Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bridget Burgess, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Weymouth, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
825 MAIN ST FL 1, Weymouth, MA 02190
7813373424
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1861734949 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burgess

Dr. Bridget Burgess is an otolaryngology specialist in Weymouth, MA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burgess performed 1,676 Medicare services across 1,319 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burgess received a total of $870 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Burgess 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in MA $870 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,676
Medicare services
Top 21% in MA for otolaryngology
1,319
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~129 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
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
544 $34 $204
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.
396 $71 $387
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
284 $88 $510
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
162 $166 $984
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
114 $103 $630
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
65 $155 $860
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
61 $23 $131
Endoscopic removal of tongue growth or vocal cord stripping
A procedure to remove a growth from the tongue or strip the vocal cord using an endoscope, often with a microscope or telescope for visualization.
15 $225 $1,357
Vocal cord injection with endoscope
A procedure where medication or material is injected into the vocal cords using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for visualization.
13 $195 $1,292
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
11 $68 $407
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
11 $44 $228
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 ↗
$870
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $145/year across 6 years
Top 44% in MA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
38
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
$870 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$281
2023
$202
2022
$185
2021
$33
2020
$105
2019
$64

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$105
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$105
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$250
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$188
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$130
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$74
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
OptiNose US, Inc.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Aerin Medical Inc.
$20
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$19
Davol Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Acclarent, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ETHICON · INSPIRE · NUCALA · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · Restrata Wound Matrix · Ryaltris · SINUVA · VivAer · Xhance
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.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
256
Per 100K population
35.3
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Burgess is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Burgess experienced with ear wax removal?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burgess performed 544 ear wax removal 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. Burgess receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burgess received a total of $870 from 14 companies across 38 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. Burgess's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Weymouth?
Dr. Burgess's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Burgess) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →