Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Bratsch, DO

Family Medicine · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 100, Dallas, TX 75231
2143283566
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1811927841 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. Bratsch 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. Bratsch

Dr. Michael Bratsch is a family medicine in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bratsch performed 974 Medicare services across 692 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bratsch received a total of $17,999 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 860 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. Bratsch 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 29% volume in TX$ $17,999 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
974
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for family medicine
692
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~51 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)186$0$0
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)167$81$323
Annual wellness visit, follow-up122$128$339
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead121$9$65
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle80$10$73
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)60$57$218
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)52$103$435
New patient office visit (45-59 min)48$115$500
Flu vaccine administration48$31$60
Flu vaccine, high-dose47$70$90
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)19$141$622
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use12$283$397
Pneumonia vaccine administration12$31$60
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 ↗
$17,999
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,571/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
63
Companies
860
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
$16,053 (89.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,801 (10.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$145 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,857
2023
$2,529
2022
$4,245
2021
$1,108
2020
$1,369
2019
$2,798
2018
$3,094

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$1,801
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,743
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,564
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,271
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,236
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,098
Amgen Inc.
$1,059
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,030
PFIZER INC.
$949
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$558
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$496
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$461
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$426
ABBVIE INC.
$278
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$243
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$241
AbbVie Inc.
$238
ViiV Healthcare Company
$232
Shire North American Group Inc
$212
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$210
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$209
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$153
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$137
Abbott Laboratories
$135
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$126
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$116
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$113
Eisai Inc.
$94
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$93
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Stryker Corporation
$71
Biogen, Inc.
$69
Dexcom, Inc.
$68
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$65
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$64
EISAI INC.
$62
AbbVie, Inc.
$57
Corcept Therapeutics
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
Allergan Inc.
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Lundbeck LLC
$33
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$32
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Corium, LLC
$24
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$23
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$12
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,848 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,595
Per 100K population
61.3
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
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. Bratsch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 1%), 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. Bratsch experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bratsch performed 186 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Bratsch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bratsch received a total of $17,999 from 63 companies across 860 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. Bratsch's costs compare to other family medicines in Dallas?
Dr. Bratsch's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Bratsch) 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 →