Medicare Enrolled
Brandi Wright, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner - Family · Port Neches, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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 Wright 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 Wright
Brandi Wright is a nurse practitioner - family in Port Neches, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Wright performed 1,206 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Wright received a total of $5,017 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 249 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 Wright 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in TX
$5,017 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,206
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
354 | $71 | $164 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
241 | $1 | $25 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
137 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
101 | $8 | $40 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
62 | $16 | $52 |
| 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. |
51 | $44 | $175 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
41 | $35 | $130 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
40 | $16 | $53 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 30 | $15 | $20 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
18 | $21 | $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. |
17 | $2 | $32 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
17 | $5 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
17 | $9 | $65 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
16 | $104 | $301 |
| Annual depression screening | 16 | $15 | $30 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
13 | $33 | $50 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
13 | $3 | $10 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
11 | $94 | $175 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
11 | $29 | $35 |
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 ↗$5,017
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,254/year across 4 years
Top 4% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
249
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
$1,484
2023
$1,469
2022
$1,140
2021
$924
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$307
ABBVIE INC.
$259
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$144
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$111
PFIZER INC.
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$99
Stryker Corporation
$79
Lilly USA, LLC
$78
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$58
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Corium, LLC
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$834
Novo Nordisk Inc
$674
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$465
Lilly USA, LLC
$295
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$252
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$210
PFIZER INC.
$207
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$200
AbbVie Inc.
$190
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$175
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$162
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$138
Stryker Corporation
$117
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$98
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
Dexcom, Inc.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Corium, LLC
$66
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Amgen Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$34
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · AZSTARYS · Azstarys · BELSOMRA · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · INFINITY ADAPTIS · INSPIRE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Linzess · MAKO · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Ozempic · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xofluza
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 →
Geographic Context
Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
319
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
6.9 mi
6.9 mi
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
Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wright experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Wright performed 354 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Wright received a total of $5,017 from 36 companies across 249 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 Wright's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Port Neches?
Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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 Wright) 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 →
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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.
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