Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Averell, DO
Neurology · Akron, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Averell from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Averell
Dr. Brian Averell is a neurology specialist in Akron, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Averell performed 6,537 Medicare services across 603 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Averell received a total of $13,440 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 691 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Averell 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 8% volume in OH
$13,440 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,537
Medicare services
Top 8% in OH for neurology
603
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 5,900 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
247 | $60 | $223 |
| 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. |
98 | $117 | $412 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
60 | $132 | $1,655 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
52 | $86 | $840 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
45 | $72 | $226 |
| 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. |
38 | $83 | $316 |
| MRI of upper spine with and without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
23 | $157 | $680 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
21 | $104 | $947 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
14 | $160 | $557 |
| 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. |
14 | $135 | $498 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
13 | $87 | $360 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $94 | $948 |
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 ↗$13,440
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,240/year across 6 years
Top 22% in OH for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
691
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
$13,273 (98.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$150 (1.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,325
2023
$4,024
2022
$1,486
2021
$423
2019
$150
2018
$32
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$728
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$541
ABBVIE INC.
$454
Lilly USA, LLC
$411
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$395
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$355
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$312
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$302
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$281
GENZYME CORPORATION
$276
Genentech USA, Inc.
$261
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$256
SK Life Science, Inc.
$255
ARGENX US, INC.
$242
Eisai Inc.
$222
EMD Serono, Inc.
$197
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$174
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$170
Lundbeck LLC
$147
Biogen, Inc.
$141
PFIZER INC.
$140
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$139
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$93
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$92
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$89
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$80
Grifols USA, LLC
$68
Neurelis, Inc.
$53
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$53
Amgen Inc.
$49
Sandoz Inc.
$49
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Celgene Corporation
$29
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$27
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$19
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
CSL Behring
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Nevro Corp.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 23.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$1,011
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$921
ABBVIE INC.
$598
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$542
Biogen, Inc.
$526
SK Life Science, Inc.
$515
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$509
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$487
Eisai Inc.
$453
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$451
Lilly USA, LLC
$448
Genentech USA, Inc.
$394
EMD Serono, Inc.
$355
ARGENX US, INC.
$351
AbbVie Inc.
$344
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$335
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$315
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$302
GENZYME CORPORATION
$296
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$288
PFIZER INC.
$277
Lundbeck LLC
$275
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$230
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$196
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$174
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$172
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$169
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$161
Amgen Inc.
$154
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$138
Celgene Corporation
$122
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$113
Neurelis, Inc.
$112
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$98
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$92
Grifols USA, LLC
$85
EISAI INC.
$80
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$66
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
GE HealthCare
$51
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$50
Sandoz Inc.
$49
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Nevro Corp.
$37
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$27
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$19
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
CSL Behring
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$15
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 18.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.9 mi
1.9 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. Averell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in OH), 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. Averell experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Averell performed 5,900 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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. Averell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Averell received a total of $13,440 from 68 companies across 691 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. Averell's costs compare to other neurologists in Akron?
Dr. Averell's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Averell) 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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