Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Luft, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Zanesville, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Luft 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. Luft
Dr. Brian Luft is an internal medicine specialist in Zanesville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luft performed 3,562 Medicare services across 2,851 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luft received a total of $4,665 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Luft 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 4% volume in OH
$4,665 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,562
Medicare services
Top 4% in OH for internal medicine
2,851
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,044 | $56 | $164 |
| 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. |
642 | $82 | $234 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
426 | $123 | $210 |
| Annual depression screening | 373 | $17 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
294 | $29 | $35 |
| 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. |
255 | $72 | $135 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
63 | $8 | $15 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
58 | $209 | $483 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
57 | $50 | $138 |
| 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. |
56 | $8 | $65 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
55 | $9 | $31 |
| 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. |
54 | $282 | $529 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
42 | $29 | $35 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
26 | $16 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
23 | $131 | $250 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
20 | $156 | $300 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
20 | $157 | $300 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
19 | $9 | $45 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $154 | $350 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
17 | $10 | $28 |
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 ↗$4,665
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $666/year across 7 years
Top 15% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
327
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
$4,572 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$807
2023
$554
2022
$142
2021
$160
2020
$459
2019
$931
2018
$1,612
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
QOL Medical, LLC
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$78
Lilly USA, LLC
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
Corcept Therapeutics
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$28
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
CeQur Corporation
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$461
Lilly USA, LLC
$438
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$341
Amgen Inc.
$301
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$297
Novo Nordisk Inc
$213
PFIZER INC.
$190
Abbott Laboratories
$182
QOL Medical, LLC
$166
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$163
Medtronic, Inc.
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$94
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$90
Corcept Therapeutics
$84
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
AbbVie, Inc.
$72
Radius Health, Inc.
$67
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$66
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$58
Grifols USA, LLC
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$38
Lundbeck LLC
$37
Insulet Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Allergan Inc.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$28
CeQur Corporation
$26
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Neuronetics, Inc.
$20
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of all-time 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
81.0
County median income
$59,203
Nearest hospital
GENESIS HOSPITAL
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. Luft is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Luft experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luft performed 1,044 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Luft receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luft received a total of $4,665 from 56 companies across 327 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. Luft's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Zanesville?
Dr. Luft's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Luft) 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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