Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Brage, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
908 JEFFERSON ST, Seattle, WA 98104
2067444830
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1194728709 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. Brage 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. Brage

Dr. Michael Brage is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Seattle, WA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brage performed 183 Medicare services across 169 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brage received a total of $475,704 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 288 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brage 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ 183 Medicare services $475,704 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
183
Medicare services
Bottom 17% in WA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
169
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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 (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.
 80 $46 $121
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.
 29 $69 $164
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.
 20 $52 $170
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.
 17 $81 $316
Lengthening of calf muscle 13 $195 $1,626
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
 13 $27 $108
Ankle joint reconstruction with prosthesis
Surgical procedure to reconstruct the ankle joint by replacing it with a prosthetic device.
 11 $798 $3,170
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 ↗
$475,704
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $67,958/year across 7 years
Top 3% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
288
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$296,926 (62.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$146,341 (30.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$31,720 (6.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$717 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$78,689
2023
$98,308
2022
$115,575
2021
$45,496
2020
$37,863
2019
$60,268
2018
$39,504

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$66,455
restor3d, inc.
$6,630
ACUMED LLC
$5,495
Stryker Corporation
$110
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Paragon 28, Inc.
$285,827
Stryker Corporation
$62,783
Osteomed LLC
$37,120
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$20,553
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$20,048
ACUMED LLC
$13,850
restor3d, inc.
$12,871
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
$12,172
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,160
Bioventus LLC
$4,712
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$367
AXOGEN
$123
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$117
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APEX · APEX3D · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXS INFINITY LS · Additive Orthopedics · Apex 3D · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CADENCE ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM · EXT-ExtremiLock Ankle · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Foot and Ankle Implants · HAMMERLOCK · INBONE · INFINITY · INVISION · Joust Beaming · MOTOBAND · NA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · OsteoMed · PANTA 2 ARTHRODESIS NAIL SYSTEM · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · PSI · Portfolio · Product Portfolio · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SALVATION · Trauma
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for orthopedic surgery in WA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
315
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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. Brage is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of WA peers, with 21 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. Brage experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brage performed 80 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. Brage receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brage received a total of $475,704 from 13 companies across 288 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. Brage's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Seattle?
Dr. Brage's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Brage) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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 →