Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Brown, D.O.
Family Medicine · Thorndale, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. William Brown is a family medicine specialist in Thorndale, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 13,829 Medicare services across 4,992 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $7,695 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 499 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 0% volume in PA
$7,695 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,829
Medicare services
Top 0% in PA for family medicine
4,992
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~691 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) | 2,340 | $18 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,671 | $96 | $155 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,118 | $8 | $8 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,077 | $8 | $20 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
891 | $89 | $125 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
852 | $10 | $40 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
678 | $105 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
409 | $100 | $145 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
324 | $9 | $24 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
324 | $16 | $36 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
279 | $10 | $26 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
261 | $3 | $14 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
252 | $8 | $24 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
204 | $13 | $30 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
201 | $4 | $12 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
192 | $138 | $195 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
179 | $8 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
163 | $31 | $32 |
| 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. |
155 | $72 | $75 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
151 | $38 | $74 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
150 | $29 | $58 |
| 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. |
135 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
135 | $146 | $250 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
116 | $96 | $165 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
111 | $56 | $120 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 109 | $18 | $48 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
103 | $15 | $39 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
95 | $4 | $18 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
91 | $6 | $28 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
91 | $13 | $34 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
84 | $28 | $55 |
| 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. |
78 | $45 | $63 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
76 | $78 | $90 |
| 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. |
73 | $11 | $37 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
60 | $55 | $95 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
55 | $50 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
52 | $137 | $185 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
47 | $4 | $12 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
43 | $6 | $16 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
42 | $16 | $23 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
41 | $5 | $16 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
39 | $63 | $113 |
| Platelet aggregation function test A blood test that measures how well platelets clump together. It evaluates the function of platelets in the blood clotting process. |
36 | $24 | $45 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
31 | $41 | $75 |
| 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. |
27 | $69 | $110 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $50 | $145 |
| 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. |
23 | $112 | $165 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
23 | $128 | $160 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
20 | $153 | $205 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $31 | $32 |
| 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. |
18 | $175 | $205 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $281 | $320 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
16 | $16 | $26 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
15 | $4 | $25 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $42 | $96 |
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 ↗$7,695
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,099/year across 7 years
Top 8% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
499
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
$7,695 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,013
2023
$1,105
2022
$1,277
2021
$1,307
2020
$794
2019
$1,028
2018
$1,171
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Novo Nordisk Inc
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$80
Lundbeck LLC
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$51
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Amgen Inc.
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Corium, LLC
$34
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,171
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,036
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$733
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$561
ABBVIE INC.
$459
AbbVie Inc.
$456
PFIZER INC.
$415
Lilly USA, LLC
$401
Amgen Inc.
$251
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$170
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$115
Allergan, Inc.
$111
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$107
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
Corium, LLC
$78
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$59
Lundbeck LLC
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$45
Biogen, Inc.
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$32
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Oxford Immunotec USA Inc
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Relypsa, Inc.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% 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 (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 family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,064
Per 100K population
196.7
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital
COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER
4.7 mi
4.7 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 0% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Brown experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 2,340 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $7,695 from 52 companies across 499 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 Thorndale?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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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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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