Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brad Venghaus, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2217 PARK BEND DR STE 210, Austin, TX 78758
5126977090
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1598101057 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. Venghaus

Dr. Brad Venghaus is a hospitalist physician in Austin, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Venghaus performed 9,657 Medicare services across 664 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Venghaus received a total of $5,059 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 258 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. Venghaus 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.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $5,059 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,657
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for hospitalist physician
664
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~805 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
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg5,400$12$41
Abatacept infusion (Orencia)3,225$33$129
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)307$84$313
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)114$133$441
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less94$52$341
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour89$23$55
Annual wellness visit, follow-up71$130$190
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour58$16$37
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less57$108$262
Annual depression screening55$19$39
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)38$55$222
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes37$19$39
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle23$11$33
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$165$539
New patient office visit (45-59 min)20$97$407
Flu vaccine administration20$31$42
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent14$76$100
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead12$11$35
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.
35.0% high complexity
57.7% medium
7.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,059
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $723/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for hospitalist physician
39
Companies
258
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
$5,059 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,275
2023
$1,382
2022
$868
2021
$1,181
2020
$157
2019
$183
2018
$13

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$532
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$401
AbbVie Inc.
$390
Lilly USA, LLC
$381
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$278
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$270
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$264
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
Medtronic, Inc.
$228
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$215
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$210
PFIZER INC.
$175
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$152
Nevro Corp.
$132
Corcept Therapeutics
$132
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Exact Sciences Corporation
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$92
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$70
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$66
Amgen Inc.
$61
ViiV Healthcare Company
$50
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
Genentech USA, Inc.
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$39
ABIOMED
$37
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$20
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Stryker Corporation
$18
Axonics, Inc.
$18
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Teleflex Medical Incorporated
$13
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of total 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 6% for hospitalist physician in TX.

Equivalent to $52 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Venghaus is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%).

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. Venghaus experienced with injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Venghaus performed 5,400 injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg 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. Venghaus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Venghaus received a total of $5,059 from 39 companies across 258 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. Venghaus's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Austin?
Dr. Venghaus's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Venghaus) 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 →