Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Brown, MD

Critical Care Medicine · Kenmore, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2950 ELMWOOD AVE # A, Kenmore, NY 14217
7164476100
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1417197708 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Brown

Dr. Daniel Brown is a critical care medicine specialist in Kenmore, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 2,241 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $2,242 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 139 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. Brown 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 8% volume in NY $2,242 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,241
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for critical care medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$57
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
Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg
A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation.
489 $0 $5
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
289 $166 $527
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.
193 $91 $215
Exercise-induced lung stress test
A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising.
173 $25 $70
Lung volume test using sensors
A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors.
172 $40 $150
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
171 $27 $175
Pulmonary gas exchange test
A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases.
171 $41 $145
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.
163 $60 $172
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.
146 $60 $146
CT scan of chest, without contrast
A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye.
92 $59 $375
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
90 $100 $275
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.
24 $101 $319
Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening
A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer.
22 $86 $270
Lung cancer screening counseling visit
A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making.
21 $28 $60
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.
13 $36 $155
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
12 $71 $210
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,242
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $320/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NY for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
139
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
$36
2023
$40
2022
$94
2021
$187
2020
$255
2019
$913
2018
$717

Payments by company (2024)

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,079
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$435
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
COMSORT, Inc
$150
Genentech USA, Inc.
$96
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Insmed, Inc.
$18
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$17
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
OptiNose US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 75.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · Arikayce · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · DUAKLIR PRESSAIR · Da Vinci Surgical System · Esbriet · FASENRA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUCALA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · Prolastin-C · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Utibron · XARELTO · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair · Yupelri · ZERBAXA · inCourage
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 →
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Geographic Context

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18
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), with 17 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. Brown experienced with albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 489 albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $2,242 from 16 companies across 139 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. Brown's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Kenmore?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Brown) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →