Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Brown, DO
Vascular Surgery Physician · Cleveland, OH
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brown 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. Brown
Dr. Michael Brown is a vascular surgery physician in Cleveland, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 1,357 Medicare services across 1,258 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $8,442 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in OH
$8,442 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,357
Medicare services
Top 6% in OH for vascular surgery physician
1,258
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
332 | $26 | $140 |
| 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. |
300 | $29 | $160 |
| 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. |
235 | $16 | $65 |
| 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. |
168 | $65 | $168 |
| 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. |
66 | $75 | $200 |
| 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. |
45 | $16 | $65 |
| 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. |
40 | $30 | $350 |
| 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. |
29 | $92 | $235 |
| 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. |
26 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
23 | $17 | $105 |
| 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. |
20 | $29 | $420 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
18 | $26 | $95 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
15 | $53 | $215 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $150 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $65 | $115 |
| 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. |
11 | $100 | $250 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
74.7% medium
22.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,442
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,206/year across 7 years
Top 29% in OH for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
206
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
$8,442 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,940
2023
$1,173
2022
$1,649
2021
$825
2020
$457
2019
$1,413
2018
$984
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$619
Boston Scientific Corporation
$340
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$202
Inari Medical, Inc.
$152
Abbott Laboratories
$151
Artivion, Inc.
$126
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$84
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$25
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$24
Sirtex Medical Inc
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$17
Surmodics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,275
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,059
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,031
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$690
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$575
Medtronic, Inc.
$540
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$408
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$321
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$319
Inari Medical, Inc.
$245
Artivion, Inc.
$227
CORDIS US CORP.
$219
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$179
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$175
Abbott Laboratories
$173
CryoLife, Inc.
$163
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$117
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$95
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$84
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$57
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$49
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$47
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$44
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
CSL Behring
$31
PolyNovo North America LLC
$30
Teleflex LLC
$25
Cook Medical LLC
$25
Endologix LLC
$24
Sirtex Medical Inc
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Hologic, LLC
$17
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$14
Surmodics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · (6586) Pioneer · ANGIOJET · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · BIOGLUE SURGICAL ADHESIVE · BRITE TIP RADIANZ · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CLEANER · CROSSER · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Clot Management · Crosser iQ · Diamondback Peripheral · Distaflo Bypass Grafts · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EkoSonic · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · General - Angiography · HAWKONE · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · IMPRA ePTFE Vascular Grafts · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Kcentra · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MANTA · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · OPTION · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · POWERFLEX Pro PTA Catheter · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLOW · ROSEN · Rezzayo · S · SABER · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · THROMBECTOMY · ULTRASCORE · Ultraverse 014 · VENASEAL · VENOUS WALLSTENT · VENOVO · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · WALLSTENT · WHOLEY · XARELTO · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER
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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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 ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 332 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $8,442 from 38 companies across 206 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. Brown's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Cleveland?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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 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.
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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