Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Brackin, MD
Urology Physician · Hamilton, NJ
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. Brackin
Dr. Phillip Brackin is an urology physician in Hamilton, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brackin performed 2,294 Medicare services across 1,729 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brackin received a total of $4,950 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Brackin 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
▲ 2,294 Medicare services
$4,950 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,294
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in NJ for urology physician
1,729
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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 (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. |
354 | $70 | $188 |
| 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. |
353 | $92 | $274 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
181 | $10 | $319 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
181 | $81 | $389 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
118 | $8 | $34 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
117 | $8 | $33 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
85 | $201 | $890 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
83 | $3 | $13 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
80 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 75 | $18 | $76 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
66 | $65 | $179 |
| 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 | $118 | $412 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
47 | $107 | $340 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
46 | $24 | $106 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
41 | $8 | $33 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
41 | $8 | $13 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
40 | $323 | $1,861 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $146 | $497 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
39 | $163 | $1,275 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
35 | $26 | $595 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $97 | $256 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
31 | $8 | $35 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
22 | $482 | $5,085 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
22 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
22 | $8 | $32 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
20 | $35 | $97 |
| 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. |
19 | $44 | $116 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
16 | $17 | $76 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
13 | $63 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
12 | $121 | $366 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
11 | $4 | $19 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
9.9% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $707/year across 7 years
Top 25% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
319
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
$4,769 (96.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$181 (3.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16
2023
$16
2022
$162
2021
$1,378
2020
$1,148
2019
$1,202
2018
$1,028
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$747
PFIZER INC.
$322
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$311
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$301
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$291
Zyla Life Sciences
$249
AbbVie Inc.
$231
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$211
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$211
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$184
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Allergan Inc.
$134
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$133
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
Amgen Inc.
$109
Allergan, Inc.
$104
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$99
180 Medical, Inc.
$94
NeoTract Inc.
$93
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Boston Scientific Corporation
$73
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$67
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$49
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$42
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$42
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$42
Stryker Corporation
$41
Axonics, Inc.
$40
Photocure Inc
$36
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$34
Olympus America Inc.
$33
Teleflex LLC
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
ABBVIE INC.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$26
Ambu Inc.
$23
Egalet US Inc
$18
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Coloplast Corp
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRACANALYSIS CDX · CLENPIQ · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus · Otrexup · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · TOVIAZ · Trelstar · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VITAGEL · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZORVOLEX · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
33.7
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
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. Brackin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Brackin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brackin performed 354 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Brackin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brackin received a total of $4,950 from 42 companies across 319 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. Brackin's costs compare to other urology physicians in Hamilton?
Dr. Brackin's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Brackin) 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.
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