Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paco Bravo, MD

Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging — Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Consulting-driven
3400 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156623000
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1215140900 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. Bravo 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. Bravo

Dr. Paco Bravo is a nuclear cardiology physician in Philadelphia, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bravo performed 1,067 Medicare services across 1,057 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bravo received a total of $953 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bravo 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 ▲ 1,067 Medicare services $953 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,067
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in PA for nuclear cardiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,057
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~56 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
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.
 251 $16 $330
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.
 240 $11 $432
Nuclear stress test with CT scan
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan.
 152 $70 $346
PET scan of heart muscle blood flow
A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle.
 150 $24 $99
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.
 52 $57 $244
SPECT/CT scan, single area
A nuclear medicine imaging study that combines single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with a concurrent CT scan to create detailed images of a single body area.
 46 $49 $230
Whole body bone and joint nuclear medicine scan
A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to create pictures of the entire skeleton and joints. This scan helps evaluate bone health and detect abnormalities throughout the body.
 32 $29 $140
Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT
A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan.
 25 $87 $408
Radioactive drug therapy through a vein
Administration of a radioactive medication directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous line.
 23 $74 $331
MRI of heart with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
 15 $305 $1,759
Lymphatic system nuclear medicine study
A nuclear medicine imaging test used to evaluate the structure and function of the lymphatic system.
 15 $43 $196
SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area
A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body.
 15 $39 $176
Whole body nuclear medicine scan for thyroid cancer
A nuclear medicine imaging test that scans the entire body to evaluate for thyroid cancer.
 14 $27 $138
Nuclear medicine heart scan with CT
A nuclear medicine test that evaluates heart muscle blood flow and metabolism using two injections, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan.
 14 $84 $344
Nuclear medicine study, 1 area
A diagnostic imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to evaluate the function or structure of a specific body area.
 12 $21 $107
MRI of heart blood flow
An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart.
 11 $10 $40
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 2023 ↗
$953
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $318/year across 3 years
Bottom 30% in PA for nuclear cardiology physician
4
Companies
10
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$575 (60.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$301 (31.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$77 (8.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$138
2021
$575
2019
$240

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$45
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2023) ›
Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$575
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$170
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$163
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$45
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biograph Vision 600 (8 Ring/64 CT) · ONPATTRO · TEGSEDI
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 →

The majority of payments (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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 2023
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. Bravo is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, 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. Bravo experienced with exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ecg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bravo performed 251 exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ecg 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. Bravo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bravo received a total of $953 from 4 companies across 10 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. Bravo's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Philadelphia?
Dr. Bravo's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Bravo) 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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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 →