Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord
Urology Physician · North Easton, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brajtbord
Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord is an urology physician in North Easton, MA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brajtbord performed 5,110 Medicare services across 2,402 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brajtbord received a total of $6,764 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 318 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brajtbord is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 20% volume in MA
$6,764 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,110
Medicare services
Top 20% in MA for urology physician
2,402
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~341 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,524 | $34 | $85 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
738 | $2 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
711 | $97 | $350 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
340 | $54 | $258 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
262 | $8 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
214 | $8 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 180 | $18 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
145 | $122 | $478 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
118 | $34 | $85 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
118 | $34 | $85 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
101 | $173 | $725 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
99 | $63 | $245 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
81 | $26 | $154 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
63 | $69 | $175 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
55 | $79 | $296 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
50 | $18 | $100 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
42 | $25 | $89 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
35 | $209 | $800 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 34 | $2 | $15 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
24 | $4 | $273 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
22 | $45 | $255 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
21 | $45 | $300 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
20 | $206 | $734 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
20 | $19 | $455 |
| Tumor marker analysis A laboratory test that analyzes a sample to detect the presence of tumor markers. These markers are substances that may be found in the blood, urine, or body tissues. |
20 | $20 | $50 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
17 | $8 | $25 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $107 | $375 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
14 | $5 | $20 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
14 | $4 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
13 | $8 | $25 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,764
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $966/year across 7 years
Top 22% in MA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
318
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,764 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,214
2023
$949
2022
$1,215
2021
$1,008
2020
$763
2019
$842
2018
$774
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tolmar, Inc.
$205
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$182
Endo USA, Inc.
$123
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$104
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$68
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$41
DENTSPLY IH AB
$41
COLOPLAST CORP
$36
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
180 Medical, Inc.
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Teleflex LLC
$24
Hollister Incorporated
$23
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$20
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,139
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$573
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$420
Teleflex LLC
$300
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$279
Tolmar, Inc.
$279
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$242
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$236
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$182
180 Medical, Inc.
$182
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$154
PFIZER INC.
$150
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$141
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Endo USA, Inc.
$123
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$122
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$122
AbbVie Inc.
$106
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$95
NeoTract Inc.
$93
AbbVie, Inc.
$91
DENTSPLY IH AB
$91
Hollister Incorporated
$90
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Uromedica, Incorporated
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$63
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$63
Axonics, Inc.
$50
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$46
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$38
COLOPLAST CORP
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
ConvaTec Inc.
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$29
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
GENZYME CORPORATION
$28
Olympus America Inc.
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$23
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Mission Pharmacal Company
$21
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$20
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Bulkamid · CURE ULTRA CATHETER · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Livalo · LoFric · Luja Coude · Lumenis Pulse 120H · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Percutaneous Solutions: PERCUVANCE & MiniLap brands · ProACT · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · Rivfloza · SPEEDICATH · Seglentis · SpeediCath · Stendra · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA · YONSA (abiraterone acetate) · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
214
Per 100K population
37.0
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
4.2 mi
4.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Brajtbord is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brajtbord experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brajtbord performed 1,524 infectious disease dna/rna test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Brajtbord receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brajtbord received a total of $6,764 from 56 companies across 318 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Brajtbord's costs compare to other urology physicians in North Easton?
Dr. Brajtbord's average Medicare payment per service is $44. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Brajtbord) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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