Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brian Ferris, MD
Optician · Bellevue, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ferris
Dr. Brian Ferris is an optician specialist in Bellevue, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ferris performed 5,056 Medicare services across 1,810 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ferris received a total of $232,436 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 344 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ferris 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in WA
$232,436 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,056
Medicare services
Top 9% in WA for optician
1,810
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,376 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
520 | $105 | $240 |
| 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. |
235 | $128 | $492 |
| 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. |
226 | $139 | $309 |
| 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. |
225 | $125 | $450 |
| 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. |
153 | $72 | $240 |
| 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. |
148 | $141 | $411 |
| 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. |
120 | $111 | $347 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
110 | $10 | $32 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
102 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
91 | $68 | $161 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 87 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
73 | $74 | $250 |
| 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. |
71 | $138 | $354 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $178 | $462 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
55 | $14 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
54 | $86 | $327 |
| 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. |
47 | $48 | $156 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
37 | $89 | $341 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
33 | $83 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
33 | $88 | $296 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
27 | $47 | $147 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
26 | $35 | $106 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
25 | $88 | $235 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
24 | $36 | $96 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $92 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $910 | $3,480 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
16 | $155 | $542 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
15 | $139 | $460 |
| 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. |
14 | $231 | $781 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
71.4% medium
24.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$232,436
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,205/year across 7 years
Top 2% in WA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
344
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$201,439 (86.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$28,125 (12.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,873 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,776
2023
$16,410
2022
$22,034
2021
$22,348
2020
$12,000
2019
$90,033
2018
$62,835
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,372
ABBVIE INC.
$257
Philips North America LLC
$147
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$146,416
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$37,722
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23,497
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14,384
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,809
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,950
Cook Medical LLC
$523
Abbott Laboratories
$444
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$391
ABBVIE INC.
$257
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$197
Philips North America LLC
$147
Access Vascular Inc
$109
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$72
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$66
Inari Medical, Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$58
Cook Incorporated
$52
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$45
Terumo Medical Corporation
$40
Admedus Corporation
$35
EKOS Corporation
$35
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$26
Organogenesis Inc.
$23
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$21
Penumbra, Inc.
$17
DAVOL INC.
$16
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$14
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6536) Phoenix · (8334) IGT D Peripheral · ANDEXXA · AZUR · Abre · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · BEVYXXA · BOTOX · C3 Delivery System · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · COOK MEDICAL ZENITH · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Accessories · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · General - Non-Vascular Intervention · General - Therapies · General - Thrombectomy · General - Vascular Intervention · HYDROPICC · IGT D Peripheral · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · JETSTREAM SC · MVP · PHASIX · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Puraply · S · TR Band · VARITHENA · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for optician in WA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,269
Per 100K population
56.1
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ferris is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ferris experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ferris performed 2,376 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Ferris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ferris received a total of $232,436 from 29 companies across 344 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. Ferris's costs compare to other opticians in Bellevue?
Dr. Ferris's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Ferris) 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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