Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paris Bransford, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bransford
Dr. Paris Bransford is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Beaumont, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bransford performed 12,810 Medicare services across 3,732 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bransford received a total of $17,513 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 631 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bransford 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 2% volume in TX
$17,513 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,810
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,732
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
2,701 | $29 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,695 | $35 | $75 |
| 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. |
1,651 | $10 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,516 | $34 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,434 | $85 | $150 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
473 | $27 | $60 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
417 | $120 | $955 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
366 | $19 | $60 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
339 | $35 | $75 |
| 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. |
305 | $4 | $13 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
245 | $15 | $35 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
197 | $46 | $75 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
172 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
147 | $125 | $185 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
120 | $65 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
119 | $10 | $125 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
119 | $19 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
100 | $134 | $450 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
96 | $21 | $70 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
79 | $28 | $130 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
73 | $110 | $200 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
56 | $38 | $70 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
48 | $55 | $120 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
43 | $18 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
41 | $133 | $430 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
40 | $615 | $1,300 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
35 | $9 | $75 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
30 | $80 | $153 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
30 | $14 | $50 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $58 | $300 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
21 | $3,204 | $7,000 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
20 | $47 | $400 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
19 | $307 | $1,700 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
14 | $59 | $135 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
13 | $62 | $190 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
11 | $154 | $250 |
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.
6.5% high complexity
3.9% medium
89.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,513
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,502/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for cardiovascular disease
34
Companies
631
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
$17,513 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,335
2023
$3,560
2022
$1,479
2021
$1,318
2020
$1,502
2019
$2,689
2018
$3,629
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,905
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,022
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,341
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,537
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,254
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,243
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$662
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$507
Abbott Laboratories
$282
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$272
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$251
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$185
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$146
PFIZER INC.
$142
Amgen Inc.
$124
Baxter Healthcare
$70
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
InfoBionic, Inc
$63
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$37
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Stryker Corporation
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
ABIOMED
$17
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$16
AtriCure, Inc.
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY Steerable · ADVANTIO · AMPLATZER · Amplia MRI · Azure · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Circulatory Support · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DYNAGEN · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENDOTAK · ENERGEN · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · ESSENTIO · ESSENTIO SR · ETHICON · Evera · FINELINE · FINELINE II Sterox · FLEXITOUCH · FLEXTEND · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INGEVITY MRI · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MOMENTUM · MOMENTUM EL ICD VR · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Micra · MoMe Kardia · Ozempic · PERCIVA · Percepta · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · REF 7006 4-SITE LEAD PULLING TIP · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RELIANCE 4-FRONT · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S ICD · S-ICD System Magnet · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TREVO · TYRX · VALITUDE CRT-P · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VISIONIST · VNS Therapy · Vascepa · VersaCross Access Solution · Visia AF · Viva · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 $137 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
0.0 mi
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. Bransford is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bransford experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bransford performed 2,701 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Bransford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bransford received a total of $17,513 from 34 companies across 631 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. Bransford's costs compare to other cardiologists in Beaumont?
Dr. Bransford's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Bransford) 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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