Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bennett Brown, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Rockville Centre, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
36 LINCOLN AVE, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
5165362800
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1457525321 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. Bennett Brown is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Rockville Centre, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 6,245 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 $2,767 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in NY $2,767 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,245
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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
Collagenase injection, 0.01 mg
An injection of collagenase enzyme to break down collagen tissue. The dose specified is 0.01 milligrams.
1,652 $53 $188
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.
1,320 $79 $878
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
1,080 $5 $23
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
427 $50 $602
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.
314 $94 $1,106
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
211 $39 $435
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
187 $36 $333
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
172 $47 $593
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
136 $34 $404
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
104 $50 $574
Injection of carpal tunnel 79 $83 $801
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.
76 $112 $1,225
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
56 $420 $4,351
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
55 $49 $517
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
54 $68 $791
Medication injection into palm
A procedure involving the injection of medication into the palm of the hand.
53 $78 $701
Finger manipulation for connective tissue release
A procedure involving the manipulation of a finger to release connective tissue after an enzyme injection has been administered.
48 $106 $1,215
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
44 $248 $6,155
Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation
This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture.
42 $338 $3,540
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
42 $33 $315
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
36 $30 $341
Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst
This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it.
18 $54 $531
Closed treatment of broken hand bone
Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand.
14 $262 $3,145
Closed treatment of broken finger or thumb
Non-surgical setting of a broken finger or thumb bone. The doctor aligns the bone fragments without making an incision.
13 $165 $1,678
Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation
Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device.
12 $1,048 $9,118
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 ↗
$2,767
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $395/year across 7 years
Top 38% in NY for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
31
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
$38
2023
$112
2022
$251
2021
$189
2020
$135
2019
$1,564
2018
$479

Payments by company (2024)

Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$21
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medartis Inc.
$1,431
Arthrex, Inc.
$973
Davol Inc.
$183
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$68
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$47
Nevro Corp.
$35
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$28
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · Aptus · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST ANCHORS · Dynasplint · Omnia · Phasix Mesh · Physio-Stim
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

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
81
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU
2.3 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 2% in NY), with 18 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 collagenase injection, 0.01 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 1,652 collagenase injection, 0.01 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 $2,767 from 7 companies across 31 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 orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Rockville Centre?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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 →