Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Brooks, MD
Family Medicine · Hickory, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks
Dr. Gregory Brooks is a family medicine specialist in Hickory, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brooks performed 2,932 Medicare services across 1,794 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brooks received a total of $7,403 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 493 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. Brooks 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 8% volume in NC
$7,403 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,932
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for family medicine
1,794
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~154 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. |
808 | $83 | $253 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
722 | $6 | $6 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 188 | $17 | $37 |
| Annual depression screening | 179 | $17 | $36 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
177 | $25 | $52 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
176 | $122 | $257 |
| 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. |
135 | $63 | $178 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
110 | $283 | $318 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
110 | $29 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $29 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
105 | $72 | $167 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
34 | $38 | $109 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
22 | $154 | $401 |
| 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. |
20 | $2 | $7 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $37 | $103 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
17 | $48 | $175 |
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 ↗$7,403
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,058/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
493
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
$7,403 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$878
2023
$1,379
2022
$1,115
2021
$1,086
2020
$898
2019
$900
2018
$1,146
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$146
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$118
PFIZER INC.
$117
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Lilly USA, LLC
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Dexcom, Inc.
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,071
PFIZER INC.
$799
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$606
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$413
Lilly USA, LLC
$391
Amgen Inc.
$359
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$302
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$284
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$259
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$254
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$218
ABBVIE INC.
$218
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$218
Inari Medical, Inc.
$183
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$126
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
AbbVie Inc.
$82
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Dexcom, Inc.
$70
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$57
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Shire North American Group Inc
$47
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Allergan, Inc.
$44
Almatica Pharma LLC
$40
MannKind Corporation
$39
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$34
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
DEXCOM, INC.
$27
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
Eisai Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$25
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$24
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Corium, LLC
$22
Corium, Inc.
$20
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Valeritas, Inc.
$12
Tris Pharma Inc
$11
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 6% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
200
Per 100K population
123.4
County median income
$64,544
Nearest hospital
FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Brooks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Brooks experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brooks performed 808 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. Brooks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brooks received a total of $7,403 from 58 companies across 493 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. Brooks's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Hickory?
Dr. Brooks's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Brooks) 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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