Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Miles, M.D.

Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7134418111
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1780774752 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. Miles 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. Miles

Dr. Brian Miles is an urology physician in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miles performed 1,260 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miles received a total of $35,123 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 139 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Miles is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,260 Medicare services $35,123 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,260
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
314 $0 $11
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.
211 $61 $212
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
96 $170 $1,186
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
96 $109 $498
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.
72 $91 $314
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.
62 $133 $421
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
60 $180 $1,081
Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes
This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope.
56 $959 $9,237
Suture suspension of urethra to control leakage using an endoscope
A surgical procedure that uses an endoscope to place sutures that suspend the urethra in order to control urinary leakage.
54 $297 $3,906
Nerve repair with graft
A surgical procedure to repair a damaged nerve by using a graft to bridge the gap between the severed ends.
48 $312 $4,150
Endoscopic removal of pelvic lymph nodes, bilateral
A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from both sides of the pelvis using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique involves making small incisions to access and excise the tissue.
44 $263 $4,212
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.
36 $123 $483
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
26 $8 $112
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
26 $68 $317
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
22 $46 $219
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 21 $2 $3
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
16 $18 $79
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$35,123
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,018/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
139
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$622
2023
$22,086
2022
$6,842
2021
$545
2020
$1,485
2019
$1,731
2018
$1,813

Payments by company (2024)

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$114
Baxter Healthcare
$106
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
Tempus AI, Inc
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Edap Technomed Inc
$72
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$24
Medical Microinstruments, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 51.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$24,987
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$7,136
PFIZER INC.
$315
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$217
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$209
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$164
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$141
Allergan Inc.
$129
Coloplast Corp
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$120
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Axonics, Inc.
$120
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$114
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$112
Baxter Healthcare
$106
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
Tempus AI, Inc
$100
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$95
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$94
Edap Technomed Inc
$72
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$39
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$30
Ambu Inc.
$25
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$23
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$20
Medical Microinstruments, Inc.
$19
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$13
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 92.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
24/26 FR. · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIPOLAR · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CUTTING LOOP · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ERLEADA · Enseal X1 · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · INTRAROSA · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · ORGOVYX · PERCLOT · PLUVICTO · Prolaris · REZUM · Symani Surgical Systems · TITAN · XTANDI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
198
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Miles is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Miles experienced with ceftriaxone antibiotic injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miles performed 314 ceftriaxone antibiotic injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Miles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miles received a total of $35,123 from 33 companies across 139 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Miles's costs compare to other urology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Miles's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Miles) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →