Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Garrett Brown, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
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. Brown
Dr. Garrett Brown is an internal medicine specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 5,903 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $19,312 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 337 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 Dr. Brown 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 6% volume in FL
$19,312 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 136846 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,903
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$130
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
893 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
788 | $91 | $197 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
572 | $43 | $103 |
| 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. |
526 | $96 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
459 | $116 | $362 |
| 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. |
320 | $140 | $389 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 228 | $320 | $798 |
| 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. |
204 | $52 | $182 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
175 | $90 | $236 |
| 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. |
158 | $10 | $99 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 155 | $203 | $692 |
| 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. |
144 | $131 | $266 |
| 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. |
124 | $254 | $657 |
| 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. |
121 | $118 | $309 |
| 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. |
105 | $141 | $705 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
74 | $78 | $199 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
73 | $174 | $443 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
71 | $451 | $1,438 |
| 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 | $64 | $139 |
| 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. |
64 | $1,186 | $2,359 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
54 | $85 | $227 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
54 | $14 | $43 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
54 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
50 | $2,137 | $4,452 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
41 | $44 | $131 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
40 | $20 | $54 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
40 | $626 | $929 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
36 | $17 | $48 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
36 | $11 | $32 |
| 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. |
34 | $149 | $361 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
27 | $161 | $567 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 25 | $203 | $778 |
| 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. |
24 | $87 | $178 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $157 | $387 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
19 | $52 | $226 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
12 | $62 | $160 |
| Coronary stent placement with plaque removal A procedure to clear plaque from a single coronary artery, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
11 | $490 | $1,437 |
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.
13.1% high complexity
25.9% medium
61.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,312
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,759/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
337
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
$1,242
2023
$1,041
2022
$1,640
2021
$1,641
2020
$465
2019
$2,753
2018
$10,530
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$397
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$183
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$181
PFIZER INC.
$115
BIOTRONIK INC.
$83
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$67
Reflow Medical Inc
$56
Amgen Inc.
$51
Terumo Medical Corporation
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$5
Top 3 companies account for 61.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$11,627
Abbott Laboratories
$1,714
ABIOMED
$1,386
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$740
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$451
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$380
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$326
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$311
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$301
PFIZER INC.
$227
Boston Scientific Corporation
$201
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$197
Amgen Inc.
$192
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$150
Terumo Medical Corporation
$126
Reflow Medical Inc
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$67
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$62
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$48
CVRx, Inc.
$40
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$40
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Sobi, Inc
$14
Penumbra, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 76.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
456
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 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
Dr. Brown is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brown experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 893 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $19,312 from 34 companies across 337 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 Dr. Brown's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sarasota?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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 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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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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