Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Brummeler, M.D.
Family Medicine · Swartz Creek, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brummeler
Dr. Robert Brummeler is a family medicine specialist in Swartz Creek, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brummeler performed 2,568 Medicare services across 1,420 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brummeler received a total of $4,952 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 345 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Brummeler 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in MI
$4,952 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,568
Medicare services
Top 4% in MI for family medicine
1,420
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
424 | $78 | $144 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
348 | $96 | $198 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
254 | $131 | $193 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
244 | $0 | $30 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
220 | $0 | $30 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
136 | $10 | $36 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
84 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
76 | $2 | $44 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
76 | $48 | $70 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
71 | $53 | $123 |
| 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. |
66 | $44 | $98 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
65 | $23 | $55 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
60 | $123 | $181 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
54 | $1 | $30 |
| 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. |
49 | $94 | $225 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 46 | $143 | $277 |
| 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. |
39 | $8 | $51 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
36 | $10 | $51 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
34 | $32 | $79 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
32 | $35 | $50 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
31 | $140 | $155 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
29 | $11 | $67 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 26 | $205 | $290 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
25 | $106 | $234 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
19 | $16 | $46 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
12 | $12 | $33 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
12 | $6 | $41 |
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 ↗$4,952
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $707/year across 7 years
Top 9% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
345
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
$4,952 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$623
2023
$845
2022
$1,066
2021
$792
2020
$441
2019
$412
2018
$772
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$135
PFIZER INC.
$65
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$55
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32
Alkermes, Inc.
$30
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$17
UCB, Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$395
ABBVIE INC.
$344
Novo Nordisk Inc
$332
Amgen Inc.
$285
PFIZER INC.
$217
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$217
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$211
Allergan, Inc.
$205
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$198
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$184
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$140
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$130
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$118
Indivior Inc.
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
Neurelis, Inc.
$102
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$90
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Shire North American Group Inc
$76
Dexcom, Inc.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Alkermes, Inc.
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$65
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$60
DEXCOM, INC.
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$36
Lundbeck LLC
$35
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Braeburn Inc.
$32
Corium, LLC
$32
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
UCB, Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 21.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY ASIMTUFII · ABILIFY MAINTENA · AIMOVIG · AREXVY · Aimovig · Auvelity · Azstarys · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRIXADI · Baxdela · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUFLEXXA · FANAPT · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE PFS · JANUVIA · JATENZO · JORNAY PM · Kerendia · LYRICA · MIGRANAL · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Qdolo · REXULTI · SIVEXTRO · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · SUBLOCADE · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · Sunosi · TOVIAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Veozah · Victoza · Vimpat · XIFAXAN · XYREM · XYWAV
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
364
Per 100K population
90.1
County median income
$60,673
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN FLINT
5.3 mi
5.3 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. Brummeler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of MI peers, with 19 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. Brummeler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brummeler performed 424 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Brummeler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brummeler received a total of $4,952 from 49 companies across 345 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. Brummeler's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Swartz Creek?
Dr. Brummeler's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Brummeler) 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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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.
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