DR. BRENT NICHOLS
MDReal-Time HydratedLIFETIME INDUSTRY VALUE
$2,164
2021 – 2025 Cumulative
Conflict of Interest Analysis
Dr. NICHOLS is a verified Otolaryngology practitioner based in FARGO, ND.
Between 2021 and 2025, Dr. NICHOLS had an overall industry promotional and research financial footprint of $2,164 as recorded in the federal CMS Open Payments database.
- $2,164 was received in general payments, which include consultation fees, travel expenses, honoraria, and sponsored meals.
- $0 was allocated to sponsored clinical trials and medical research activities.
Dr. NICHOLS's primary funding source is MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, which accounts for $1,433 (representing 66.2% of overall industry footprint).
Data coverage: 2021 – 2025 · Source: CMS Open Payments · CMS publishes each year's data around June 30 of the following year.
Payout Trend Over Time
General Payments
Research Funding
Top Funding Entities
Pharmaceutical & Device Manufacturers making direct payments
Rank 1
$1,433
66.2%Rank 2
$369
17.1%Rank 3
$303
14%General payments include consulting honoraria, promotional speaking fees, meals, travel, educational materials, and entertainment offsets.
PROMOTIONAL COUNT
Active
ESTIMATED COMPLIANCE RISK
Standard
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