Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seth Braunstein, MD
Endocrinology · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Braunstein
Dr. Seth Braunstein is an endocrinology specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Braunstein performed 9,104 Medicare services across 3,520 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Braunstein received a total of $211,423 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1091 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Braunstein 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$211,423 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,104
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for endocrinology
3,520
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,100 | $18 | $33 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
714 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
682 | $10 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
668 | $16 | $60 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
641 | $13 | $45 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
626 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
625 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
581 | $120 | $285 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
530 | $6 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
530 | $5 | $35 |
| 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. |
377 | $2 | $16 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
283 | $25 | $108 |
| 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. |
273 | $87 | $210 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
111 | $3 | $20 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
73 | $29 | $75 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
70 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
47 | $9 | $56 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
33 | $15 | $45 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $130 | $365 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
22 | $40 | $70 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
20 | $16 | $53 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
20 | $6 | $30 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
19 | $105 | $478 |
| Urinalysis, microscopic examination A laboratory test that examines a urine sample under a microscope to check for cells, crystals, bacteria, or other substances. |
18 | $3 | $18 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
17 | $17 | $60 |
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 ↗$211,423
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,203/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
1,091
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$200,043 (94.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,380 (5.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,622
2023
$2,371
2022
$1,855
2021
$16,305
2020
$21,741
2019
$86,019
2018
$80,511
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$385
Novo Nordisk Inc
$309
Amgen Inc.
$225
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$215
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Abbott Laboratories
$159
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Corcept Therapeutics
$116
Insulet Corporation
$104
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$85
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$61
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$61
PFIZER INC.
$54
Radius Health, Inc.
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$30
CeQur Corporation
$27
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$117,436
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$54,304
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15,350
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13,628
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,659
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$1,044
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$985
Abbott Laboratories
$847
Amgen Inc.
$829
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$706
Corcept Therapeutics
$300
Insulet Corporation
$287
Radius Health, Inc.
$273
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$253
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$250
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
Mannkind Corporation
$238
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$226
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$215
CeQur Corporation
$200
AbbVie, Inc.
$157
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
PFIZER INC.
$131
EISAI INC.
$115
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$114
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$114
Shire North American Group Inc
$95
MannKind Corporation
$73
Valeritas, Inc.
$69
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$58
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$55
Senseonics, Incorporated
$51
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Eisai Inc.
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$22
Strongbridge US INC.
$21
VIVUS, Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Companion Medical, Inc.
$11
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADMELOG · AFREZZA · Adthyza · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BYDUREON · Belviq · CONTRAVE · CeQur Simplicity · Corlanor · Creon · Crysvita · Cryvista · DEXCOM CGM · DIABETES - DISEASE · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · Eversense · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FREESTYLE PRECISION PRO · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · Imcivree · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LOKELMA · Livalo · MACRILEN · MOUNJARO · MYALEPT · MYCAPSSA · Macrilen · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid 60 · Natesto · OCTRODE · Omnipod · Otrexup · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · QSYMIA · QUTENZA · RAYOS · RECORLEV · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SCS leads · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · STEGLATRO · STEGLUJAN · Saxenda · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · UNITHROID · V-GO · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYOSTED · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT 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. Braunstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of NC peers, with 20 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. Braunstein experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Braunstein performed 2,100 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Braunstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Braunstein received a total of $211,423 from 59 companies across 1,091 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. Braunstein's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Wilmington?
Dr. Braunstein's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Braunstein) 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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