Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fernando Sanchez-Brugal, MD
Internal Medicine · High Point, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Sanchez-Brugal
Dr. Fernando Sanchez-Brugal is an internal medicine specialist in High Point, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanchez-Brugal performed 2,445 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sanchez-Brugal received a total of $5,735 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 304 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. Sanchez-Brugal 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in NC
$5,735 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,445
Medicare services
Top 15% in NC for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
341 | $80 | $227 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
160 | $0 | $1 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
141 | $8 | $14 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
138 | $8 | $11 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
138 | $10 | $18 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
133 | $13 | $28 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
133 | $40 | $85 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
123 | $58 | $120 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
114 | $29 | $61 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
104 | $0 | $1 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
100 | $9 | $18 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
97 | $3 | $7 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
69 | $109 | $222 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
54 | $10 | $37 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
54 | $25 | $45 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 53 | $18 | $32 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
52 | $41 | $94 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
48 | $16 | $30 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
48 | $14 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
48 | $124 | $210 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
47 | $9 | $16 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
46 | $14 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
29 | $13 | $25 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
29 | $9 | $19 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
23 | $30 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
21 | $29 | $37 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
17 | $28 | $70 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
16 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
14 | $15 | $28 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
14 | $14 | $25 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
13 | $36 | $120 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
13 | $14 | $50 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,735
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $819/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
304
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
$845
2023
$535
2022
$972
2021
$680
2020
$406
2019
$1,333
2018
$964
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$293
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
Amgen Inc.
$64
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Indivior Inc.
$19
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$620
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$550
ABBVIE INC.
$546
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$434
Novo Nordisk Inc
$414
PFIZER INC.
$345
Lilly USA, LLC
$327
Welch Allyn
$263
Allergan Inc.
$253
AbbVie Inc.
$230
Baxter Healthcare
$216
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$172
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$169
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$122
Medtronic, Inc.
$77
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$68
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$37
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$33
Eisai Inc.
$29
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Indivior Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
US WorldMeds, LLC
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
EISAI INC.
$13
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$13
QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BOTOX · BREO · BREZTRI · Baxdela · Belbuca · Belviq · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · Doptelet · EMGALITY · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GVOKE PFS · Hetlioz · INTERSTIM · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Leqembi · Linzess · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MDx Quantiferon · MOUNJARO · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · None · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRALUENT · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RELISTOR · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SUBLOCADE · Saxenda · Seglentis · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Trulance · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XTAMPZA · Xofluza · YUPELRI · ZENPEP
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
541
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
7.8 mi
7.8 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. Sanchez-Brugal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NC), 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. Sanchez-Brugal experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanchez-Brugal performed 341 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sanchez-Brugal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sanchez-Brugal received a total of $5,735 from 44 companies across 304 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. Sanchez-Brugal's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in High Point?
Dr. Sanchez-Brugal's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Sanchez-Brugal) 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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