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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenny Brantley, M.D.

Endocrinology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
9092 WESTGATE PARKWAY W, Amarillo, TX 79124
8063588437
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1255408936 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. Brantley 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. Brantley

Dr. Kenny Brantley is an endocrinology in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brantley performed 12,680 Medicare services across 6,107 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brantley received a total of $152,178 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 737 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brantley 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 4% volume in TX$ $152,178 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,680
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for endocrinology
6,107
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~667 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)1,514$7$9
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,501$59$105
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel1,435$10$22
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test1,135$16$33
Free thyroxine (T4) test1,050$9$20
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free1,017$16$33
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)851$9$19
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)715$13$29
Ldl cholesterol level705$10$17
Parathyroid hormone level test389$40$150
Cortisol (hormone) measurement, total379$16$65
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential310$8$15
Phosphate level test308$5$20
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue191$53$99
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report184$23$46
Thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement131$15$76
Vitamin D level test128$29$42
Thyroglobulin (thyroid related hormone) level113$16$150
Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level102$19$82
Testosterone (hormone) level, total79$25$49
Magnesium level test76$7$20
New patient office visit (30-44 min)58$75$119
Urinalysis with microscopic exam39$3$7
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)35$3$6
Microsomal antibodies (autoantibody) measurement33$14$56
Bilirubin level, direct32$5$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)32$53$232
Basic metabolic blood panel31$5$34
Liver function blood test panel22$3$65
Iron level test20$6$28
Bone density scan (DEXA)19$36$59
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis19$5$9
Vitamin B-12 level test15$15$31
Iron binding capacity test12$9$16
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 ↗
$152,178
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,740/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for endocrinology
48
Companies
737
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$144,025 (94.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,153 (5.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,750
2023
$22,073
2022
$15,717
2021
$13,222
2020
$9,853
2019
$25,611
2018
$44,953

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$85,012
Abbott Laboratories
$41,077
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18,597
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,474
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$680
Corcept Therapeutics
$585
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$413
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$402
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$366
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$306
Amgen Inc.
$293
Dexcom, Inc.
$286
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$211
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$204
Medtronic, Inc.
$161
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$144
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$130
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$103
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Radius Health, Inc.
$98
Mannkind Corporation
$91
Insulet Corporation
$82
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$72
DEXCOM, INC.
$71
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$61
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$43
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
MannKind Corporation
$22
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$16
CeQur Corporation
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$12
Senseonics, Incorporated
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$11
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BAQSIMI · Belviq · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DIABETES - DISEASE · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Eversense · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · GIVLAARI · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INFUGEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · Increlex · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LYUMJEV · MINIMED 770G · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYALEPT · MYCAPSSA · Macrilen · Minimed 670G System · Minimed 770G System · NATPARA · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · Natesto · OTREXUP · Omnipod · Otrexup · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · RECORLEV · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMATULINE DEPOT · STEGLATRO · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Somatuline Depot · Sylvant · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYOSTED · Xultophy 100/3.6 · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for endocrinology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,200 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
QUAIL CREEK SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Brantley is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 9%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Brantley experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brantley performed 1,514 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Brantley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brantley received a total of $152,178 from 48 companies across 737 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. Brantley's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Brantley's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Brantley) 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 →