Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Brown, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Jefferson Hills, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown
Dr. Charles Brown is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Jefferson Hills, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 4,893 Medicare services across 1,039 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $17,740 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 620 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. 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 8% volume in PA
$17,740 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,893
Medicare services
Top 8% in PA for cardiovascular disease
1,039
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,866 | $0 | $8 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
248 | $0 | $0 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
217 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
197 | $62 | $95 |
| 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. |
133 | $88 | $135 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
131 | $15 | $60 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
113 | $8 | $31 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
95 | $19 | $80 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
92 | $60 | $85 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
80 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
68 | $116 | $170 |
| 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. |
66 | $10 | $55 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 55 | $1 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $139 | $325 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
41 | $134 | $350 |
| 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. |
37 | $38 | $150 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
37 | $27 | $70 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
36 | $27 | $95 |
| 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. |
33 | $129 | $220 |
| 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. |
32 | $30 | $112 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
31 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
27 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
27 | $167 | $375 |
| 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. |
26 | $58 | $150 |
| 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. |
25 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
19 | $114 | $451 |
| 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. |
19 | $88 | $225 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
18 | $801 | $2,500 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
16 | $33 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $715 | $2,900 |
| 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. |
14 | $41 | $225 |
| 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. |
14 | $83 | $225 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
12 | $149 | $725 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
11 | $94 | $394 |
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.
11.3% high complexity
70.7% medium
18.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,740
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,534/year across 7 years
Top 16% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
620
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
$17,740 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,945
2023
$2,790
2022
$3,013
2021
$2,076
2020
$2,654
2019
$3,346
2018
$916
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$834
Boston Scientific Corporation
$477
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$302
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$236
Endologix LLC
$180
Amgen Inc.
$158
PFIZER INC.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$113
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$69
ABIOMED
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$21
Insulet Corporation
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
Philips North America LLC
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
CVRx, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,554
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,457
Abbott Laboratories
$1,746
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,696
PFIZER INC.
$1,225
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$748
Boston Scientific Corporation
$694
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$601
Amgen Inc.
$555
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$536
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$451
BIOTRONIK INC.
$409
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$369
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$325
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$284
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$270
CVRx, Inc.
$257
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$240
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$202
Surmodics, Inc.
$190
Cook Medical LLC
$187
Endologix LLC
$180
ABIOMED
$164
Terumo Medical Corporation
$147
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$136
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$109
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$92
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$89
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
AtriCure, Inc.
$71
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$59
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$51
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$43
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$36
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$34
Preventice Services, LLC
$31
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Insulet Corporation
$20
Teleflex LLC
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Philips North America LLC
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ABSOLUTE PRO · ANTHEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BG Mini Plus · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMimics · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CARDIOHELP · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · CVX-300 · CardioMEMS HF System · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Introducers · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Euphora · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FUROSCIX · Glidesheath · IN.PACT Admiral · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Lunderquist · MICROPUNCTURE · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · Omnipod · Optimizer · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Percepta · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROSEN · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · STARCLOSE SE · SUPERA · SYMPLICITY G3 · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TWIN-PASS · Telescope · Torcon NB · Torus Stent Graft System · UPTRAVI · VAXELIS · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Veltassa · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xact carotid stent system · Zetuvit Plus
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
203
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON 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. Brown is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of PA peers, 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 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 2,866 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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 $17,740 from 55 companies across 620 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 cardiologists in Jefferson Hills?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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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