Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brent Barnes, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Du Bois, PA
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. Barnes 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. Barnes
Dr. Brent Barnes is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Du Bois, PA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barnes performed 3,522 Medicare services across 3,151 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barnes received a total of $4,720 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 303 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Barnes 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in PA
$4,720 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,522
Medicare services
Top 18% in PA for cardiovascular disease
3,151
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,127 | $6 | $41 |
| 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. |
546 | $85 | $175 |
| 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. |
511 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
413 | $57 | $125 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
205 | $15 | $40 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
205 | $10 | $35 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
121 | $51 | $175 |
| 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. |
89 | $100 | $260 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
54 | $13 | $60 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
54 | $135 | $346 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
48 | $148 | $625 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
33 | $15 | $30 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $210 | $720 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
15 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
15 | $121 | $350 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
14 | $19 | $45 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $76 | $325 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $57 | $200 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
12 | $478 | $1,200 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
11 | $99 | $450 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
15.4% medium
81.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,720
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $674/year across 7 years
Top 35% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
303
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
$4,720 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$483
2023
$629
2022
$985
2021
$648
2020
$425
2019
$756
2018
$794
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$69
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$58
Medtronic, Inc.
$52
Amgen Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
PFIZER INC.
$19
ABIOMED
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$589
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$570
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$463
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$410
Abbott Laboratories
$360
PFIZER INC.
$350
Amgen Inc.
$268
ABIOMED
$207
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$205
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$171
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$122
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$103
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$98
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$92
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$84
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$43
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$39
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
Merge Healthcare Incorporated
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
GE HEALTHCARE
$16
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$16
Haemonetics Corporation
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$14
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Arcalyst · Artis zee · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Systems · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · INJECTAFER · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Merge Cardio PACS · Merge PACS · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Optimizer · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RS Ultrasound undiv · Repatha · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · TEG · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · iCEA
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$60,181
Nearest hospital
PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
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. Barnes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Barnes experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barnes performed 1,127 ekg interpretation and report 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. Barnes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barnes received a total of $4,720 from 37 companies across 303 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. Barnes's costs compare to other cardiologists in Du Bois?
Dr. Barnes's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Barnes) 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.
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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