Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brent Calhoon, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant · Reading, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Calhoon 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. Calhoon
Dr. Brent Calhoon is a medical physician assistant in Reading, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Calhoon performed 16,592 Medicare services across 1,816 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Calhoon received a total of $10,940 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 507 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Calhoon 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 0% volume in PA
$10,940 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,592
Medicare services
Top 0% in PA for medical physician assistant
1,816
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,740 | $18 | $31 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 6,510 | $67 | $177 |
| 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. |
911 | $54 | $139 |
| 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. |
414 | $2 | $15 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
206 | $21 | $115 |
| Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | 162 | $289 | $500 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
144 | $8 | $41 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
122 | $9 | $47 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
109 | $73 | $315 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
87 | $3 | $20 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
70 | $69 | $210 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
41 | $48 | $476 |
| 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. |
41 | $77 | $210 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
35 | $35 | $249 |
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 ↗$10,940
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,735/year across 4 years
Top 2% in PA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
507
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
$10,691 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$249 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,929
2023
$2,617
2022
$2,690
2021
$2,704
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$324
Teleflex LLC
$320
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$288
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$254
PFIZER INC.
$227
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$137
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$134
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$131
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$126
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$123
Axonics, Inc.
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$105
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$102
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$96
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
180 Medical, Inc.
$56
Tolmar, Inc.
$41
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Ambu Inc.
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
COLOPLAST CORP
$21
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,544
PFIZER INC.
$657
Teleflex LLC
$575
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$535
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$461
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$450
Amgen Inc.
$423
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$396
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$347
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$326
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$315
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$280
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$258
AbbVie Inc.
$249
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$245
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$206
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$186
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$186
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$169
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$157
Novo Nordisk Inc
$155
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$149
180 Medical, Inc.
$140
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$132
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$124
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$123
Axonics, Inc.
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$105
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$105
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$102
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Tolmar, Inc.
$87
ConvaTec Inc.
$78
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$67
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$66
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
Medtronic, Inc.
$59
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$44
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$44
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$41
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$36
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$34
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$32
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Ambu Inc.
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$23
Eisai Inc.
$22
COLOPLAST CORP
$21
MannKind Corporation
$20
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$19
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$18
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Biogen, Inc.
$14
Coloplast Corp
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for medical physician assistant in PA.
Geographic Context
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
268
Per 100K population
62.3
County median income
$77,684
Nearest hospital
READING HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Calhoon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers, 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. Calhoon experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Calhoon performed 7,740 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Calhoon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Calhoon received a total of $10,940 from 72 companies across 507 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. Calhoon's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Reading?
Dr. Calhoon's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Calhoon) 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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