Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jennifer Briones, MD
Family Medicine · Westerville, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Briones 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. Briones
Dr. Jennifer Briones is a family medicine specialist in Westerville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Briones performed 1,854 Medicare services across 1,300 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Briones received a total of $13,525 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1014 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Briones 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 7% volume in OH
$13,525 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,854
Medicare services
Top 7% in OH for family medicine
1,300
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
241 | $8 | $13 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
207 | $10 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
207 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
200 | $82 | $170 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
195 | $16 | $35 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
183 | $13 | $36 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
121 | $123 | $175 |
| 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. |
63 | $50 | $120 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
57 | $9 | $23 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
51 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
48 | $72 | $105 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
43 | $5 | $28 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
42 | $6 | $31 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
21 | $15 | $70 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
20 | $8 | $22 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
20 | $29 | $45 |
| Iron level test | 19 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
19 | $9 | $18 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
18 | $29 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
17 | $14 | $67 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $283 | $410 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
16 | $13 | $29 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
15 | $10 | $75 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
14 | $27 | $146 |
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 ↗$13,525
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,932/year across 7 years
Top 3% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
1,014
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
$13,409 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$116 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,129
2023
$2,165
2022
$2,342
2021
$2,044
2020
$1,123
2019
$2,238
2018
$1,483
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$505
PFIZER INC.
$282
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Novo Nordisk Inc
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$128
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$108
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Amgen Inc.
$34
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$31
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,324
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,210
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,179
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,120
ABBVIE INC.
$1,007
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$963
AbbVie Inc.
$896
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$706
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$379
Abbott Laboratories
$366
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$336
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$266
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$221
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$210
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$208
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$203
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$176
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$155
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$149
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Amgen Inc.
$140
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$137
Allergan, Inc.
$135
AbbVie, Inc.
$126
Zyla Life Sciences
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$89
Exact Sciences Corporation
$88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
Allergan Inc.
$84
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$68
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
Eisai Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$56
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$48
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$44
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
Grifols USA, LLC
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
MannKind Corporation
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
EISAI INC.
$14
Nevro Corp.
$13
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Hologic, LLC
$12
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$12
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$11
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 27.5% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
974
Per 100K population
440.4
County median income
$130,088
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Briones is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of OH peers, 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. Briones experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Briones performed 241 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Briones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Briones received a total of $13,525 from 68 companies across 1,014 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. Briones's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Westerville?
Dr. Briones's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Briones) 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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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.
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