Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jorge Brothers, M.D.
Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brothers 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. Brothers
Dr. Jorge Brothers is an urology physician in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brothers performed 13,584 Medicare services across 2,294 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brothers received a total of $13,724 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 494 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Brothers 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 7% volume in TX
$13,724 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,584
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for urology physician
2,294
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 9,360 | $17 | $47 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
985 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
624 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
399 | $120 | $354 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
378 | $8 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 309 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
240 | $88 | $262 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 186 | $133 | $1,918 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
178 | $7 | $54 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
126 | $10 | $72 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
101 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
97 | $60 | $177 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
80 | $34 | $50 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
80 | $34 | $50 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
73 | $34 | $50 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
73 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
61 | $104 | $404 |
| 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. |
56 | $0 | $20 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
49 | $23 | $92 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
42 | $184 | $598 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
21 | $64 | $270 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
20 | $18 | $70 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $163 | $508 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 14 | $32 | $159 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
12 | $100 | $640 |
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 ↗$13,724
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,961/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for urology physician
51
Companies
494
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
$13,624 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,931
2023
$1,920
2022
$1,701
2021
$2,203
2020
$763
2019
$3,137
2018
$2,068
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,537
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,174
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,611
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,332
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$968
NeoTract Inc.
$410
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$396
PFIZER INC.
$377
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$373
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$318
Axonics, Inc.
$257
AbbVie Inc.
$253
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$192
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$181
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$166
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$160
Amgen Inc.
$152
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Photocure Inc
$118
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$107
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$99
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$76
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$74
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$73
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$72
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$71
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$68
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42
Allergan Inc.
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$38
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$25
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Endo USA, Inc.
$15
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$12
Retrophin, Inc.
$12
Coloplast Corp
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · ADVANTAGE FIT · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRIDION · Cysview · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GREENLIGHT · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · Kerendia · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Oncology Solutions · PLUVICTO · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · REZUM · SPACEOAR · Seglentis · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SuperCut Hysterectomy Scissors · TITAN · TOVIAZ · UroCuff · UroLift · Vaginal Speculum - Snowman/ Pederson Blade · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA
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 $101 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL LP
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. Brothers is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Brothers experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brothers performed 9,360 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Brothers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brothers received a total of $13,724 from 51 companies across 494 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. Brothers's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Brothers's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Brothers) 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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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.
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