Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Norman Gaylis, M.D.
Rheumatology · Aventura, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gaylis
Dr. Norman Gaylis is a rheumatology specialist in Aventura, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gaylis performed 224,392 Medicare services across 4,339 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gaylis received a total of $19,948 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 166 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gaylis is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in FL
$19,948 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 31090 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗224,392
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for rheumatology
4,339
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 84,041 | $8 | $11 |
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 46,210 | $5 | $7 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
28,800 | $4 | $10 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 25,085 | $18 | $27 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
14,850 | $11 | $30 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
10,430 | $26 | $70 |
| Rituximab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of rituximab medication via injection. |
4,464 | $64 | $120 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
1,605 | $20 | $50 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
1,084 | $58 | $100 |
| 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. |
943 | $70 | $110 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 661 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
619 | $101 | $168 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
597 | $106 | $250 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
482 | $24 | $60 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
413 | $9 | $25 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
410 | $4 | $15 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
401 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
243 | $134 | $254 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
225 | $41 | $69 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
224 | $40 | $100 |
| Refilling and maintenance of portable pump This service involves refilling and performing maintenance on a portable pump. |
182 | $108 | $300 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
182 | $25 | $47 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
181 | $96 | $246 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
178 | $21 | $43 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
173 | $17 | $100 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
151 | $28 | $78 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
148 | $58 | $131 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
133 | $1 | $10 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
130 | $28 | $50 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
123 | $1 | $30 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
119 | $560 | $1,600 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
114 | $26 | $74 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
107 | $29 | $67 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
90 | $54 | $125 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
76 | $33 | $87 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
70 | $41 | $55 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 67 | $83 | $137 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
59 | $19 | $120 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
58 | $41 | $125 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
53 | $8 | $60 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
48 | $34 | $93 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
35 | $33 | $93 |
| Therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes A therapy procedure involving massage techniques. The code covers each 15-minute increment of the service. |
34 | $22 | $38 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
26 | $24 | $67 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
24 | $74 | $204 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
17 | $41 | $132 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 15 | $84 | $117 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $45 | $244 |
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.
11.7% high complexity
85.6% medium
2.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,948
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,850/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for rheumatology
32
Companies
166
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,584 (63.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,829 (19.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,534 (17.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$674
2023
$14,837
2022
$457
2021
$854
2020
$169
2019
$372
2018
$2,584
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12,652
Hexal AG
$2,200
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$1,334
ABBVIE INC.
$426
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$419
IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions, Inc.
$363
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$255
Amgen Inc.
$245
PFIZER INC.
$239
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$207
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$169
AbbVie Inc.
$156
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$153
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$146
Mallinckrodt LLC
$135
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$116
Genentech USA, Inc.
$100
Alvogen Inc
$82
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$71
Radius Health, Inc.
$68
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$58
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
AbbVie, Inc.
$45
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$38
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$35
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Genentech, Inc.
$26
UCB, Inc.
$25
Orthogenrx Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · BOTOX · COSENTYX · CUTAQUIG · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · GenVisc 850 · HUMIRA · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · MONOVISC · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TEPEZZA · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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 →
The majority of payments (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in rheumatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
93
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Gaylis is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Gaylis experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gaylis performed 84,041 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Gaylis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gaylis received a total of $19,948 from 32 companies across 166 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. Gaylis's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Aventura?
Dr. Gaylis's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Gaylis) 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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