Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brandon Shearer, D.O.
Radiation Oncology · Easton, PA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shearer
Dr. Brandon Shearer is a radiation oncology specialist in Easton, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shearer performed 626 Medicare services across 570 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shearer received a total of $8,728 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Shearer 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 626 Medicare services
$8,728 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗626
Medicare services
Bottom 17% in PA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
570
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
115 | $10 | $49 |
| 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. |
82 | $11 | $62 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
48 | $20 | $107 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
32 | $23 | $130 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
29 | $22 | $132 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
28 | $37 | $94 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
25 | $97 | $601 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
24 | $24 | $140 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
23 | $186 | $675 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
23 | $26 | $94 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
23 | $14 | $92 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
20 | $20 | $111 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
20 | $16 | $74 |
| 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. |
20 | $54 | $145 |
| 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. |
19 | $25 | $113 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
16 | $154 | $965 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
14 | $57 | $364 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
14 | $27 | $154 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $25 | $134 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
13 | $55 | $610 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
13 | $21 | $110 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
11 | $267 | $2,687 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
66.0% medium
31.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,728
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,247/year across 7 years
Top 8% in PA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
134
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
$8,728 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,552
2023
$2,109
2022
$1,277
2021
$325
2020
$538
2019
$2,772
2018
$155
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$546
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$405
Inari Medical, Inc.
$310
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$184
Sirtex Medical Inc
$44
Endologix LLC
$40
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,021
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,158
Galil Medical Inc.
$628
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$553
Inari Medical, Inc.
$538
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$289
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$236
Penumbra, Inc.
$225
Sirtex Medical Inc
$224
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$184
GE HEALTHCARE
$181
Cook Medical LLC
$114
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$90
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$77
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$41
Endologix LLC
$40
Avinger Inc.
$24
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$23
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$20
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · COVERA · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · Crosser iQ · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDOCROSS Device · EkoSonic · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Ultrasound · GlidePath · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo · Interlock · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JETSTREAM · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MetaCross · PANTHERIS · S · SET Aspirex S 10F 110cm · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · STAR Tumor Ablation System · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Smart Coil · SpyScope DS · StabiliT System · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VISUAL-ICE
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for radiation oncology in PA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
150
Per 100K population
47.5
County median income
$86,687
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS
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. Shearer is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of PA peers, with 16 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. Shearer experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shearer performed 115 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Shearer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shearer received a total of $8,728 from 22 companies across 134 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. Shearer's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Easton?
Dr. Shearer'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. Shearer) 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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