Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brett Jensen

Otolaryngology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18400 KATY FWY STE 470, Houston, TX 77094
2814927827
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1922426501 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. Jensen

Dr. Brett Jensen is an otolaryngology specialist in Houston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jensen performed 2,200 Medicare services across 858 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jensen received a total of $5,213 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Jensen 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 17% volume in TX $5,213 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,200
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for otolaryngology
858
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~183 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
Allergy skin test 558 $3 $10
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 524 $6 $14
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 218 $89 $185
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 164 $105 $285
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections 133 $8 $36
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 119 $25 $105
Test to assess middle ear function 85 $11 $47
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 66 $140 $345
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 56 $58 $120
Removal of impacted ear wax 47 $31 $101
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 46 $263 $915
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 40 $91 $285
Test for eardrum and muscle function 38 $16 $82
Ct scan of face without contrast 33 $95 $200
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 23 $35 $94
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose 22 $473 $2,000
Exam of ear using a microscope 16 $19 $75
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 12 $56 $190
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 ↗
$5,213
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $869/year across 6 years
Top 18% in TX for otolaryngology
19
Companies
71
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
$5,094 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$119 (2.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$869
2023
$422
2022
$1,046
2021
$564
2020
$1,265
2019
$1,048

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,097
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$662
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$593
Acclarent, Inc
$578
Stryker Corporation
$362
Aerin Medical Inc.
$310
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$294
Optinose US, Inc.
$272
Medtronic, Inc.
$257
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$148
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$92
Olympus America Inc.
$83
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
OptiNose US, Inc.
$77
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$75
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$41
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$38
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · Acclarent Aera · CLARIFIX · Celon System · Coblation Wands · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · MATRIXMANDIBLE · NSE - CUTTING ACCESSORIES · NUCALA · NUVENT · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SCOUT · SINUVA · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $237 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
187
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
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. Jensen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers.

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. Jensen experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jensen performed 558 allergy skin test 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. Jensen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jensen received a total of $5,213 from 19 companies across 71 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. Jensen's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Houston?
Dr. Jensen's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Jensen) 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 →