Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rodney Brown, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
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. Brown 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. Brown
Dr. Rodney Brown is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Waco, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 4,765 Medicare services across 3,269 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $2,945 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Brown 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$2,945 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,765
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,269
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,356 | $88 | $140 |
| 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. |
854 | $10 | $140 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
720 | $42 | $70 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
212 | $51 | $593 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
179 | $136 | $558 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 168 | $265 | $351 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
129 | $1,829 | $6,891 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
125 | $47 | $114 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
115 | $137 | $520 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
115 | $5 | $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. |
88 | $51 | $395 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
86 | $37 | $183 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
78 | $119 | $1,558 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
69 | $62 | $142 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
51 | $114 | $496 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
44 | $37 | $101 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
43 | $305 | $2,975 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
42 | $174 | $767 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
40 | $54 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
38 | $132 | $564 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
36 | $1,082 | $2,718 |
| 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. |
35 | $124 | $225 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. The procedure uses special cameras to create images of the heart's function. |
33 | $50 | $642 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $136 | $345 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
22 | $195 | $658 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
20 | $184 | $553 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
18 | $89 | $361 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
14 | $90 | $349 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
11 | $84 | $487 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
33.4% medium
63.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $421/year across 7 years
Bottom 38% in TX for cardiovascular disease
23
Companies
70
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
$2,910 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$372
2023
$225
2022
$1,031
2021
$384
2020
$190
2019
$261
2018
$483
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$465
Abbott Laboratories
$421
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$365
BIOTRONIK INC.
$260
Boston Scientific Corporation
$180
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
Amgen Inc.
$177
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$131
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$117
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$109
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$34
ABIOMED
$32
PFIZER INC.
$27
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Cook Incorporated
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6346) Intrasight Mobile · (6571) Eagle Eye · (8333) IGT D Coronary · AMPLATZER Occluders · Arcalyst · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COOK MEDICAL LEAD MANAGEMENT - LEAD EXTRACTION · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · Diamondback Peripheral · ENTRESTO · EP-WORKMATE · FARXIGA · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Brady · Heartrail · IGT D Coronary · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Impella · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · Optimizer · Orsiro Mission · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · PressureWire FFR · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · Spectranetics Undiv · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN
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 $62 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
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. Brown is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Brown experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 1,356 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $2,945 from 23 companies across 70 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. Brown's costs compare to other cardiologists in Waco?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Brown) 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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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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