Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Damian Brezinski, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Carolina Beach, NC
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brezinski
Dr. Damian Brezinski is an interventional cardiology specialist in Carolina Beach, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brezinski performed 6,260 Medicare services across 2,590 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brezinski received a total of $4,484 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 271 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Brezinski 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 3% volume in NC
$4,484 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,260
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for interventional cardiology
2,590
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~329 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. |
1,314 | $86 | $207 |
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 527 | $75 | $259 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
526 | $11 | $20 |
| 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. |
518 | $60 | $141 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 511 | $1 | $1 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
346 | $124 | $434 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
324 | $91 | $222 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
316 | $35 | $161 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
286 | $325 | $924 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
277 | $45 | $146 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
272 | $108 | $364 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
269 | $123 | $387 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
196 | $87 | $225 |
| 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. |
94 | $10 | $33 |
| Technetium Tc-99m red blood cell scan A diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging study using Technetium Tc-99m labeled red blood cells to visualize blood flow or detect bleeding. |
89 | $84 | $213 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
88 | $156 | $449 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
51 | $176 | $362 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
50 | $48 | $169 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
49 | $117 | $354 |
| 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. |
45 | $109 | $319 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
32 | $3 | $3 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
28 | $27 | $50 |
| 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. |
20 | $77 | $208 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
18 | $80 | $229 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $25 | $83 |
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.
10.2% high complexity
38.6% medium
51.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,484
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $641/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in NC for interventional cardiology
31
Companies
271
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
$4,484 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$657
2023
$1,180
2022
$447
2021
$468
2020
$721
2019
$609
2018
$402
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$279
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$162
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$62
Baxter Healthcare
$48
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 76.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,120
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$650
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$539
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$304
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$209
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$180
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$177
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$133
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Baxter Healthcare
$97
Novo Nordisk Inc
$93
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$90
United Therapeutics Corporation
$81
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$62
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$40
Lundbeck LLC
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
MEDICOMP INC
$21
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · Bidil · CAMZYOS · CONFIRM RX · CVI Systems · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GRAFIX · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ORENITRAM · Optimizer Smart System · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · Saxenda · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TYVASO · Vascepa · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.0 mi
10.0 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. Brezinski is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Brezinski experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brezinski performed 1,314 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. Brezinski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brezinski received a total of $4,484 from 31 companies across 271 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. Brezinski's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Carolina Beach?
Dr. Brezinski's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Brezinski) 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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