Payment overview · 2025
General Payments
$326.11
14 reported records · 9 companies
Healthcare provider profile · identity verified
Brett T Brinker, MD
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians|Internal Medicine|Hematology & Oncology · GRAND RAPIDS, MI · NPI 1750347290
Verified facts
What the public records show
CMS Open Payments records show Brett T Brinker, MD received $326.11 in general payments during 2025 across 14 reported records.
GENZYME CORPORATION accounted for 29.7% of that reported general-payment amount.
The Open Payments records used for this analysis explicitly named 9 associated products.
A separate comparison found the same explicitly named product in public Medicare Part D data: Brukinsa.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported CALQUENCE as an associated drug or biological on 8404 records involving 3935 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 131 claims for Calquence by this doctor in 2024.
BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported BRUKINSA as an associated drug or biological on 10251 records involving 4941 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 129 claims for Brukinsa by this doctor in 2024.
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported ELIQUIS as an associated drug or biological on 27956 records involving 14870 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 71 claims for Eliquis by this doctor in 2024.
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported SPRYCEL as an associated drug or biological on 32 records involving 32 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 30 claims for Sprycel by this doctor in 2024.
These records do not establish that a payment influenced prescribing or medical care.
Separate record types
Research & Ownership
Research Payments (direct recipient): not present in the loaded data
Associated Research Funding (for example, named PI): not present in the loaded data
Ownership / Investment: not present in the loaded data
These categories are never added into the General Payments headline. Associated research funding must not be described as money the doctor personally received unless the source record supports that conclusion.
Who paid this doctor?
Companies in 2025 General Payments
| Reported company | Canonical company | Amount | Share | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENZYME CORPORATION | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $96.74 | 29.7% | 4 | 2025 |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $63.59 | 19.5% | 2 | 2025 |
| KYOWA KIRIN, INC. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $29.93 | 9.2% | 2 | 2025 |
| BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $29.32 | 9.0% | 1 | 2025 |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $28.55 | 8.8% | 1 | 2025 |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $27.23 | 8.3% | 1 | 2025 |
| Kite Pharma, Inc. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $18.68 | 5.7% | 1 | 2025 |
| Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $18.02 | 5.5% | 1 | 2025 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $14.05 | 4.3% | 1 | 2025 |
What were the payments for?
Payment categories
| Category | Amount | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $326.11 | 14 |
A meal, consulting fee, royalty, and travel payment describe different kinds of reported relationships and should not be interpreted as equivalent.
Analysis 1 · Payment-linked products
Products named in Open Payments records
| Reported product | Type | Reported company | Related amount* | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARCLISA Normalized: sarclisa |
Biological | GENZYME CORPORATION | $96.74 | 4 | 2025 |
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| KEYTRUDA Normalized: keytruda |
Biological | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $63.59 | 2 | 2025 |
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| KEYTRUDA QLEX Normalized: keytruda qlex |
Biological | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $63.59 | 2 | 2025 |
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| POTELIGEO Normalized: poteligeo |
Drug | KYOWA KIRIN, INC. | $29.93 | 2 | 2025 |
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| BRUKINSA Normalized: brukinsa |
Drug | BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. | $29.32 | 1 | 2025 |
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| OPDIVO Normalized: opdivo |
Biological | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | $28.55 | 1 | 2025 |
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| ALYMSYS Normalized: alymsys |
Drug | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | $27.23 | 1 | 2025 |
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| Yescarta Normalized: yescarta |
Drug | Kite Pharma, Inc. | $18.68 | 1 | 2025 |
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| IMFINZI Normalized: imfinzi |
Biological | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $14.05 | 1 | 2025 |
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* Product-associated amounts are non-additive because one payment record may name more than one product.
These products were named on specific Open Payments records. A named product does not show that the payment influenced treatment or prescribing.
Public prescribing for products named in payments
| Open Payments product | Payment year | Part D brand | Part D year | Claims | Match method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUKINSA brukinsa |
2025 | Brukinsa | 2024 | 129 | exact normalized | Medicare Part D |
The presence of the same drug in both datasets does not show that a payment caused or influenced a prescription.
Analysis 2 · Same-company prescribing overlap
Drugs reported in other payments from the same company that also appear in Medicare Part D
This analysis is independent from products named on this doctor’s individual payment records. A row appears only when the exact Open Payments reporting entity paid this doctor, that same reporting entity reported the drug or biological on at least 10 loaded General Payment records involving at least 2 distinct recipient NPIs, and this doctor has the same non-generic brand in public Part D data. This does not mean the company owns or manufactures the drug.
| Paying company | Payment year | Drug reported by same entity | Open Payments evidence | Part D | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | CALQUENCE open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 8404 supporting records · 3935 recipient NPIs · example record 1206131382 |
Calquence · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
131 | 14 |
| BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | BRUKINSA open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 10251 supporting records · 4941 recipient NPIs · example record 1202883638 |
Brukinsa · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
129 | 17 |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | ELIQUIS open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 27956 supporting records · 14870 recipient NPIs · example record 1184377713 |
Eliquis · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
71 | 13 |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | SPRYCEL open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 32 supporting records · 32 recipient NPIs · example record 1184390211 |
Sprycel · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
30 | suppressed by CMS |
These facts do not show that a payment was for the drug, that the company owns or manufactures the drug, or that a payment caused or influenced prescribing.
Public Medicare Part D data
Provider-and-drug rows loaded for 2024
| Brand | Generic | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | Acyclovir | 905 | 194 |
| Dexamethasone | Dexamethasone | 278 | 72 |
| Revlimid | Lenalidomide | 248 | 42 |
| Pomalyst | Pomalidomide | 132 | 25 |
| Calquence | Acalabrutinib Maleate | 131 | 14 |
| Brukinsa | Zanubrutinib | 129 | 17 |
| Lenalidomide | Lenalidomide | 124 | 23 |
| Hydroxyurea | Hydroxyurea | 122 | 29 |
| Imbruvica | Ibrutinib | 120 | 12 |
| Venclexta | Venetoclax | 115 | 30 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 109 | 31 |
| Prednisone | Prednisone | 100 | 48 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | Prochlorperazine Maleate | 88 | 60 |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 71 | 13 |
| Allopurinol | Allopurinol | 70 | 34 |
| Ondansetron Odt | Ondansetron | 70 | 34 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 59 | 27 |
| Jakafi | Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 58 | suppressed |
| Imatinib Mesylate | Imatinib Mesylate | 55 | suppressed |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 50 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 43 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 39 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 39 | suppressed |
| Sprycel | Dasatinib | 30 | suppressed |
| Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | 30 | suppressed |
| Posaconazole | Posaconazole | 29 | suppressed |
| Fluconazole | Fluconazole | 27 | suppressed |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine | Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 26 | 18 |
| Neulasta | Pegfilgrastim | 26 | suppressed |
| Montelukast Sodium | Montelukast Sodium | 22 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 20 | 12 |
| Bosulif | Bosutinib | 19 | suppressed |
| Copiktra | Duvelisib | 18 | suppressed |
| Nyvepria | Pegfilgrastim-Apgf | 18 | suppressed |
| Olanzapine | Olanzapine | 18 | 13 |
| Scemblix | Asciminib Hydrochloride | 18 | suppressed |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 17 | suppressed |
| Levofloxacin | Levofloxacin | 17 | 13 |
| Tasigna | Nilotinib Hcl | 17 | suppressed |
| Tramadol Hcl | Tramadol Hcl | 16 | suppressed |
| Methotrexate | Methotrexate Sodium | 15 | suppressed |
| Mirtazapine | Mirtazapine | 15 | suppressed |
| Citalopram Hbr | Citalopram Hydrobromide | 14 | suppressed |
| Cyclophosphamide | Cyclophosphamide | 14 | suppressed |
| Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | Lidocaine Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Tibsovo | Ivosidenib | 13 | suppressed |
| Ziextenzo | Pegfilgrastim-Bmez | 13 | suppressed |
| Bexarotene | Bexarotene | 12 | suppressed |
| Iclusig | Ponatinib Hcl | 12 | suppressed |
| Oxbryta | Voxelotor | 12 | suppressed |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | suppressed |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Escitalopram Oxalate | 11 | suppressed |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Fluoxetine Hcl | 11 | suppressed |
Timeline
Payment and prescribing data by year
Open Payments and Medicare Part D may refer to different years. They are shown separately rather than aligned as if they describe the same period.
| Year | General Payments | Main payer | Explicit products | Company overlaps | Part D coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326.11 · 14 records | GENZYME CORPORATION | ALYMSYS, BRUKINSA, IMFINZI, KEYTRUDA, KEYTRUDA QLEX, OPDIVO, POTELIGEO, SARCLISA, Yescarta | 4 | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Complete |
Questions to ask
Questions you could discuss with your doctor
- What role, if any, does Brukinsa play in your treatment recommendations for me?
- How do you evaluate evidence when you have a financial relationship with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP?
- Are there reasonable alternatives I should understand when we discuss treatment options?
- How should I interpret the industry-payment records shown here in the context of my care?
These are general questions generated from reviewed templates. They are not personalized medical advice.
Sources and limitations
How to read this page
- Payment and Medicare prescribing data can cover different years; every comparison shows both years explicitly.
- Part D does not represent a doctor’s entire practice; it excludes many patients and is subject to CMS public-release thresholds.
- Company–drug relationships must have an auditable source, a precise relationship type, and a valid evidence period. Unresolved mappings are not published.
- Generic drug claims are not attributed to a specific manufacturer without manufacturer-level evidence.
- When a source extract is incomplete, missing rows are never treated as proof of no payments or no prescriptions.
Loaded source releases
| Dataset | Year | Publication | Source |
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| CMS Open Payments — General Payments | 2025 | 2026-06-30 | Original source |
| Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | 2024 | 2026-05-06 | Original source |
| NPPES Data Dissemination V2 | current / reference data | 2026-08-10 | Original source |
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