Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Brown, M.D.

Family Medicine · Lewisburg, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
98 REITZ BLVD, Lewisburg, PA 17837
5705244443
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1386614063 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Brown 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. Brown

Dr. Michael Brown is a family medicine specialist in Lewisburg, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 1,352 Medicare services across 878 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $2,218 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 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. 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in PA $2,218 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,352
Medicare services
Top 17% in PA for family medicine
878
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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.
471 $55 $156
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.
301 $78 $194
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
120 $1 $8
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
94 $123 $143
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
92 $29 $30
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.
86 $72 $95
COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent)
Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection.
43 $128 $264
COVID-19 vaccine administration
Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
42 $39 $80
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
32 $33 $89
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
17 $32 $200
Ear wax removal by washing
This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique.
15 $9 $22
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
14 $95 $189
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.
13 $158 $215
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
12 $2 $5
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 ↗
$2,218
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $317/year across 7 years
Top 21% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
146
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
$2,218 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$361
2023
$360
2022
$233
2021
$76
2020
$132
2019
$460
2018
$596

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Novo Nordisk Inc
$54
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Corcept Therapeutics
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$255
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$241
Lilly USA, LLC
$186
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Novo Nordisk Inc
$143
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$135
PFIZER INC.
$106
AbbVie Inc.
$106
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Shire North American Group Inc
$42
Amgen Inc.
$41
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
Allergan Inc.
$25
Corcept Therapeutics
$22
Eisai Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Corium, LLC
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · Azstarys · BASAGLAR · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALIRESP · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LANTUS · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · MYDAYIS · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · Prolia · QULIPTA · ROTATEQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Trintellix · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · XARELTO · Xofluza
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.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
274.8
County median income
$72,894
Nearest hospital
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Brown experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 471 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $2,218 from 31 companies across 146 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 family medicine physicians in Lewisburg?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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 →
About this page

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →