Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Brahin, MD

Neurology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2600 SW MILITARY DR, San Antonio, TX 78224
2109232700
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1710201264 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. Brahin 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. Brahin

Dr. Eric Brahin is a neurology in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brahin performed 788 Medicare services across 581 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brahin received a total of $26,819 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1436 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Brahin 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 37% volume in TX$ $26,819 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
788
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for neurology
581
Unique beneficiaries
$156
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~49 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)323$55$146
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study96$72$190
New patient office visit (45-59 min)91$109$321
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with intermittent monitoring56$747$2,000
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy50$271$706
Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies47$178$516
EEG, extended monitoring43$318$838
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)26$83$212
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), continuous21$188$500
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 61-84 hours with review and report by health care professional18$224$703
New patient office visit (30-44 min)17$64$210
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 ↗
$26,819
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,831/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for neurology
76
Companies
1,436
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
$26,634 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$185 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,208
2023
$4,239
2022
$4,009
2021
$3,740
2020
$3,582
2019
$3,688
2018
$3,353

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$1,844
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,702
EMD Serono, Inc.
$1,536
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,453
Biogen, Inc.
$1,314
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$1,246
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,069
Amgen Inc.
$1,050
Celgene Corporation
$975
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$938
Genentech USA, Inc.
$872
ABBVIE INC.
$737
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$708
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$678
SK Life Science, Inc.
$658
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$657
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$654
PFIZER INC.
$609
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$539
AbbVie Inc.
$439
Eisai Inc.
$418
Lundbeck LLC
$387
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$351
Lilly USA, LLC
$337
Abbott Laboratories
$328
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$312
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$306
GENZYME CORPORATION
$275
US WorldMeds, LLC
$257
CSL Behring
$230
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$218
ARGENX US, INC.
$213
Allergan, Inc.
$212
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$208
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$206
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$185
MDD US Operations, LLC
$182
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$149
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$142
EISAI INC.
$135
AbbVie, Inc.
$123
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Allergan Inc.
$106
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$96
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$96
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$85
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$84
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$84
Bausch Health US, LLC
$83
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$81
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Boston Scientific Corporation
$67
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
InSightec,Inc
$54
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$52
Mallinckrodt LLC
$48
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$47
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$28
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Neurelis, Inc.
$25
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
GE Healthcare
$20
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$18
Corium, LLC
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Grifols USA, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 18.9% 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 $3,403 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
5.5
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
7.8 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. Brahin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 14%), with 16 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. Brahin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brahin performed 323 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Brahin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brahin received a total of $26,819 from 76 companies across 1,436 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. Brahin's costs compare to other neurologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Brahin's average Medicare payment per service is $156. 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. Brahin) 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 →