Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Craig Gluckman, MD

Gastroenterology · West Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7345 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 420, West Hills, CA 91307
8183408252
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1881942506 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Gluckman

Dr. Craig Gluckman is a gastroenterology specialist in West Hills, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gluckman performed 1,329 Medicare services across 1,075 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gluckman received a total of $1,732 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 24 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Gluckman 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in CA $1,732 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,329
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for gastroenterology
1,075
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~102 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
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.
299 $102 $858
Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, each additional 15 minutes
This procedure involves additional 15-minute sessions of biofeedback training to help improve control over bowel or bladder functions.
168 $29 $152
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.
155 $134 $1,085
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
114 $121 $2,424
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
95 $89 $1,825
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
59 $223 $2,674
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 58 $184 $1,360
Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes
A 15-minute session using biofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over bowel or bladder functions. The training involves monitoring physiological processes to learn how to manage muscle activity.
56 $73 $384
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
52 $154 $960
Esophageal motility study
A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus.
49 $200 $980
Rectal and anal tone and sensation test
A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus.
41 $488 $2,073
Rectal sensitivity and function study
A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum.
41 $257 $1,241
Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube
This procedure involves monitoring and recording esophageal function using a tube inserted through the nose that contains electrodes.
40 $158 $859
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
29 $170 $1,977
Esophageal function monitoring via capsule
This procedure involves monitoring and recording the function of the esophagus using a small capsule attached to the esophageal wall.
28 $69 $410
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
21 $64 $470
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.
12 $95 $864
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $147 $1,320
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 ↗
$1,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $247/year across 7 years
Top 49% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
24
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
$1,633 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (5.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$233
2023
$145
2022
$434
2021
$64
2020
$217
2019
$125
2018
$515

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Celgene Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$315
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$223
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$217
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$163
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$99
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$83
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$62
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$35
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Celgene Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DUPIXENT · ESOPHYX · Humira · Mavyret · Mytesi · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · REMICADE · STELARA · Talicia · VOQUEZNA · XIFAXAN · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA · ZINPLAVA
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
277
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCLA WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Gluckman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gluckman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gluckman performed 299 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Gluckman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gluckman received a total of $1,732 from 15 companies across 24 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. Gluckman's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in West Hills?
Dr. Gluckman's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Gluckman) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →