Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brent Senior, MD

Otolaryngology · Chapel Hill, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
9199668596
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1477654069 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Senior from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Senior

Dr. Brent Senior is an otolaryngology specialist in Chapel Hill, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Senior performed 821 Medicare services across 510 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Senior received a total of $83,862 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 120 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Senior 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 46% volume in NC $83,862 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
821
Medicare services
Top 46% in NC for otolaryngology
510
Unique beneficiaries
$119
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~43 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
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
 338 $134 $674
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.
 210 $61 $196
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.
 147 $90 $280
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
 89 $243 $1,433
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.
 37 $118 $408
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 ↗
$83,862
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,980/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
120
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$74,410 (88.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,752 (8.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,700 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$16,203
2023
$26,190
2022
$35,794
2021
$1,445
2020
$1,998
2019
$1,094
2018
$1,139

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$14,013
Neurent Medical Limited
$557
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$465
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$432
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$357
Spirair, Inc.
$325
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$54,310
Neurent Medical Limited
$23,033
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,922
MED-EL Corporation
$800
Acclarent, Inc
$515
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$513
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$485
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$432
Medtronic, Inc.
$422
Spirair, Inc.
$325
Aerin Medical Inc.
$266
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$254
Arrinex, Inc.
$224
OptiNose US, Inc.
$109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$80
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · AIRSUPRA · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Clarifix · Coblation Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - OFFICE SINUS PROCEDURE PACK · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · Integra · LATERA · MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System · NAV - PROFESS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · PROFESS · PROPEL · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · STRAIGHTSHOT · SeptAlign · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · XIFAXAN · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XPRESS LOPROFILE · 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 →

The majority of payments (89%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in NC.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
97
Per 100K population
65.9
County median income
$88,553
Nearest hospital
UNC HOSPITALS
4.3 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. Senior is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of NC 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. Senior experienced with nasal endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Senior performed 338 nasal endoscopy 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. Senior receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Senior received a total of $83,862 from 19 companies across 120 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. Senior's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Chapel Hill?
Dr. Senior's average Medicare payment per service is $119. 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. Senior) 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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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 →