Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amy Brasher, FNP

Family Medicine · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1900 S COULTER ST STE O, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063502389
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1922133966 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brasher

Dr. Amy Brasher is a family medicine specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brasher performed 1,637 Medicare services across 1,080 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brasher received a total of $4,950 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 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. Brasher is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in TX $4,950 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,637
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
1,080
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~86 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 (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.
284 $66 $144
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
191 $10 $17
Direct bilirubin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver.
186 $5 $8
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
179 $5 $6
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
171 $13 $23
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
110 $16 $26
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.
106 $8 $12
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
59 $10 $16
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
54 $29 $41
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.
49 $6 $7
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
40 $104 $120
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
33 $3 $8
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
28 $24 $25
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
19 $15 $21
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
17 $6 $9
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
17 $5 $8
Strep A nucleic acid amplification test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present.
16 $34 $56
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 14 $20 $47
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.
14 $9 $28
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
14 $19 $70
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
13 $31 $51
Hepatitis C antibody screening
A blood test to check for antibodies indicating a Hepatitis C infection. This screening is performed for individuals at high risk or those with other covered indications.
12 $34 $35
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.
11 $69 $84
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 ↗
$4,950
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,237/year across 4 years
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
27
Companies
267
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
$4,950 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,345
2023
$2,053
2022
$914
2021
$637

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$576
ABBVIE INC.
$511
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$503
PFIZER INC.
$452
Novo Nordisk Inc
$445
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$380
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$334
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$326
Lilly USA, LLC
$286
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$227
Abbott Laboratories
$197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$134
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$67
Lundbeck LLC
$58
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Eisai Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · Auvelity · BEXSERO · BREZTRI · CONTRAVE · COROFLOW · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FASENRA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LIVALO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PANCREAZE · PAXLOVID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SPRAVATO · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRUMENBA · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · Vascepa · Wegovy · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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.

Equivalent to $302 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
118
Per 100K population
101.2
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Brasher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brasher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brasher performed 284 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Brasher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brasher received a total of $4,950 from 27 companies across 267 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. Brasher's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Amarillo?
Dr. Brasher's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Brasher) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →