Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Gross, M.D.
Neurology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gross from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gross
Dr. Benjamin Gross is a neurology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gross performed 1,325 Medicare services across 801 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gross received a total of $1,755 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gross 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in CA
$1,755 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,325
Medicare services
Top 26% in CA for neurology
801
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~70 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telehealth originating site facility fee A fee charged by the facility where a patient is located for telehealth services. This covers the use of the site's equipment and staff to connect with a remote provider. |
447 | $21 | $224 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
273 | $73 | $293 |
| 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. |
69 | $132 | $519 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
59 | $47 | $200 |
| 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. |
55 | $106 | $416 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
40 | $95 | $136 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
33 | $7 | $7 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
30 | $87 | $279 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
27 | $176 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
26 | $118 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
26 | $137 | $260 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures the brain's response to sound to determine hearing thresholds. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
19 | $99 | $212 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
19 | $60 | $200 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
19 | $247 | $550 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
19 | $109 | $150 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
19 | $32 | $42 |
| Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period. |
19 | $34 | $50 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
19 | $31 | $40 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
18 | $107 | $170 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
18 | $352 | $500 |
| 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. |
17 | $151 | $260 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
15 | $250 | $350 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
15 | $186 | $571 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
12 | $11 | $50 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
12 | $245 | $320 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,755
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $351/year across 5 years
Top 45% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
59
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,755 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$985
2023
$198
2022
$369
2021
$87
2020
$116
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$248
SK Life Science, Inc.
$233
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$144
Neurelis, Inc.
$132
Tonix Medicines, Inc.
$88
GE HEALTHCARE
$27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
UCB, Inc.
$24
OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Brainsway USA INC
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$297
SK Life Science, Inc.
$233
Brainsway USA INC
$182
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$144
Neurelis, Inc.
$132
Tonix Medicines, Inc.
$88
CSL Behring
$86
AbbVie Inc.
$74
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$74
Biogen, Inc.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$41
INSIGHTEC,INC
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$31
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
GE HEALTHCARE
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
UCB, Inc.
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Vision Quest Industries Inc.
$12
MDD US Operations, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · APOKYN · Brainsway Deep TMS · Brainsway Deep TMS System · Briviact · Cholbam · Exablate · FYCOMPA · Hizentra · INGREZZA · NUEDEXTA · ONPATTRO · Ongentys · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Quzyttir · SHINGRIX · Subvenite · UBRELVY · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VRAYLAR · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZENPEP
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
548
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Gross is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Gross experienced with telehealth originating site facility fee?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gross performed 447 telehealth originating site facility fee services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Gross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gross received a total of $1,755 from 26 companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Gross's costs compare to other neurologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Gross's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Gross) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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