Brian Velker

What was reported

$1,210.88

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $1,155 in 2025

The $1,155 reported for 2025 was more than what 99% of Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $45.72).

Who reported paying

General payments only, top 4 by amount.

• Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $1,096.61
• Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $50.52
• Janssen Biotech, INC. $49.22
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $14.53

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

Iovera Bridion Tremfya Stelara Entyvio

Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.

Questions you might ask

• I saw Brian Velker listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
• Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
• What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?

These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.