Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jorge Brothers, M.D.

Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
418 N UTICA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79416
8067715882
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1841232923 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. 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 in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)9,360$17$47
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test985$34$50
Automated urinalysis624$2$9
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)399$120$354
Blood draw (venipuncture)378$8$9
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)309$18$70
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)240$88$262
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg186$133$1,918
Bladder ultrasound after voiding178$7$54
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle126$10$72
Yeast/candida DNA test101$34$50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)97$60$177
Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique80$34$50
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique80$34$50
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique73$34$50
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique73$34$50
New patient office visit (45-59 min)61$104$404
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection56$0$20
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle49$23$92
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope42$184$598
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum21$64$270
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free20$18$70
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)20$163$508
Insertion of temporary bladder tube14$32$159
Biopsy of prostate gland12$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 ›
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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 (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
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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

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. Brothers is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), 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. 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 →
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 →