Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marcelo Brito Telles, MD
Family Medicine · Denton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brito Telles
Dr. Marcelo Brito Telles is a family medicine specialist in Denton, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brito Telles performed 1,109 Medicare services across 869 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brito Telles received a total of $1,884 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 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. Brito Telles 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in TX
$1,884 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,109
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for family medicine
869
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
161 | $42 | $309 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
98 | $7 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
71 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
66 | $89 | $675 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
58 | $10 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
55 | $13 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
53 | $2 | $6 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
49 | $85 | $286 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
46 | $93 | $199 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
45 | $69 | $129 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
41 | $65 | $133 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
40 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
40 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
38 | $37 | $83 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
27 | $8 | $19 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
22 | $37 | $149 |
| 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. |
21 | $32 | $76 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
20 | $124 | $312 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
16 | $9 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
16 | $16 | $33 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
16 | $17 | $34 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $63 | $172 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
14 | $300 | $562 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
14 | $216 | $416 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
14 | $102 | $202 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
14 | $26 | $59 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
14 | $27 | $59 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
13 | $10 | $19 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
11 | $52 | $106 |
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 ↗$1,884
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $269/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for family medicine
26
Companies
87
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
$1,859 (98.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$478
2023
$445
2022
$476
2021
$256
2020
$136
2019
$58
2018
$35
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$527
Amgen Inc.
$182
Stryker Corporation
$141
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Lilly USA, LLC
$106
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$101
PFIZER INC.
$98
Exact Sciences Corporation
$63
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$31
AbbVie Inc.
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
SI-BONE, INC.
$27
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Phadia US Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · BEXSERO · BREATHTEK · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · FARXIGA · Horizant · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · ImmunoCAP · JARDIANCE · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid 60 · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PEDIARIX · PREVNAR 20 · PROPHECY · QUVIVIQ · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · Tirosint · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $170 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
828
Per 100K population
87.6
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Brito Telles is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Brito Telles experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brito Telles performed 161 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Brito Telles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brito Telles received a total of $1,884 from 26 companies across 87 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. Brito Telles's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Denton?
Dr. Brito Telles's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Brito Telles) 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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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.
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