Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Brener, MD
Surgery · Livingston, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brener
Dr. Bruce Brener is a surgery specialist in Livingston, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brener performed 1,228 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brener received a total of $18,057 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brener 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NJ
$18,057 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,228
Medicare services
Top 6% in NJ for surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
280 | $38 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
210 | $18 | $175 |
| 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. |
195 | $93 | $291 |
| 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. |
139 | $78 | $180 |
| 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. |
101 | $99 | $242 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
69 | $43 | $204 |
| 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. |
53 | $54 | $168 |
| 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. |
44 | $158 | $428 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
43 | $76 | $268 |
| 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. |
23 | $32 | $175 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
22 | $17 | $29 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
15 | $12 | $26 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
12 | $48 | $175 |
| 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. |
11 | $102 | $279 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
11 | $20 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.5% high complexity
74.2% medium
21.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,057
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,580/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NJ for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
144
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,518
2023
$1,423
2022
$3,595
2021
$759
2020
$644
2019
$4,010
2018
$2,108
Payments by company (2024)
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,086
Inari Medical, Inc.
$448
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$406
Cook Medical LLC
$366
ConvaTec Inc.
$236
CVRx, Inc.
$196
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$186
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$166
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$126
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Penumbra, Inc.
$116
PFIZER INC.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$4,285
Endologix LLC
$2,054
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,400
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,399
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,315
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,074
Cook Medical LLC
$1,010
Medtronic, Inc.
$746
Penumbra, Inc.
$662
Endologix, Inc.
$387
KCI USA, Inc
$352
LimFlow Inc.
$352
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$341
DAVOL INC.
$297
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$274
CVRx, Inc.
$271
ConvaTec Inc.
$236
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$192
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$186
Bolton Medical Inc
$176
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$175
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$166
Boston Scientific Corporation
$154
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$142
Endologix, LLC
$123
EKOS Corporation
$107
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Haemonetics Corporation
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$34
PFIZER INC.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARISTA AH · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVVIGO Guidance System · Allura Xper FD 20 · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Artis pheno · Azurion 7 M12 · Azurion 7 M20 · Barostim Neo System · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · COOK MEDICAL CUSTOM MADE DEVICE · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafts · HAWKONE · IGT Equip Undiv · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Indigo · Indigo System · LIMFLOW SYSTEM · LUTONIX · Ovation · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PREVENA · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Relay Plus · S · SPIDERFX · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · VAC ULTA · VAC VIA · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Venclose Maven Catheter · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZENITH ALPHA · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
1,290
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Brener is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NJ), with 21 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. Brener experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brener performed 280 ultrasound of arm or leg veins services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Brener receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brener received a total of $18,057 from 30 companies across 144 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Brener's costs compare to other surgerists in Livingston?
Dr. Brener's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Brener) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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