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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bransford
Dr. Paris Bransford is a cardiovascular disease in Beaumont, TX, with 19 years in practice. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 2,701 | $29 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month | 1,695 | $35 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 1,651 | $10 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | 1,516 | $34 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 1,434 | $85 | $150 |
| Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 473 | $27 | $60 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 417 | $120 | $955 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 366 | $19 | $60 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month | 339 | $35 | $75 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) | 305 | $4 | $13 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 245 | $15 | $35 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month | 197 | $46 | $75 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 172 | $16 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 147 | $125 | $185 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | 120 | $65 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 119 | $10 | $125 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | 119 | $19 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 100 | $134 | $450 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 96 | $21 | $70 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 79 | $28 | $130 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 73 | $110 | $200 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test | 56 | $38 | $70 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 48 | $55 | $120 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | 43 | $18 | $40 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 41 | $133 | $430 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | 40 | $615 | $1,300 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 35 | $9 | $75 |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time | 30 | $80 | $153 |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment | 30 | $14 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 25 | $58 | $300 |
| Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 21 | $3,204 | $7,000 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 20 | $47 | $400 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 19 | $307 | $1,700 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system | 14 | $59 | $135 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 13 | $62 | $190 |
| Transitional care management services for 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 ›
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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.
Equivalent to $137 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiovascular Diseases 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), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bransford experienced with management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bransford performed 2,701 management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, 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 cardiovascular diseases 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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