Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gina Elhammady, M.D.

Pathology - Anatomic · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12751 WESTLINKS DR, Fort Myers, FL 33913
2395619622
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1760826341 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Elhammady 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. Elhammady

Dr. Gina Elhammady is a pathology - anatomic in Fort Myers, FL, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elhammady performed 39,459 Medicare services across 7,646 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elhammady received a total of $570 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Elhammady 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.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $570 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
39,459
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for pathology - anatomic
7,646
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,288 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Flow cytometry, additional marker25,904$19$120
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional3,391$60$165
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report2,121$56$161
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure1,930$240$565
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker1,145$59$201
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers1,117$67$268
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity983$49$233
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial645$70$243
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present508$14$48
Bone marrow, smear interpretation447$55$253
Screening examination of specimen cells, screening and interpretation306$54$135
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual190$82$285
Gene analysis (calreticulin), common variants108$119$330
Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) targeted sequence analysis104$178$503
Genetic sequencing localization, each additional procedure100$106$265
Genetic sequencing localization, initial procedure99$141$435
Gene analysis (mpl proto-oncogene, thrombopoietin receptor) sequence analysis of exon 1080$170$482
Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report66$37$137
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 2 to 8 markers33$28$163
Translocation analysis (bcr/abl1) major breakpoint32$161$410
Translocation analysis (bcr/abl1) minor breakpoint32$142$410
Translocation analysis (bcr/abl1) other breakpoint32$210$644
Gene analysis (mpl proto-oncogene, thrombopoietin receptor) for detection of common variants30$147$451
Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) variant29$90$275
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique27$53$164
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 ↗
$570
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $114/year across 5 years
Top 16% in FL for pathology - anatomic
6
Companies
10
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
$570 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17
2023
$48
2022
$13
2020
$145
2019
$347

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$281
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$129
Genentech USA, Inc.
$126
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Veracyte, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
IMFINZI · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · clonoSEQ
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.

Equivalent to $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pathology - Anatomics within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
8.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Elhammady is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 16%).

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. Elhammady experienced with flow cytometry, additional marker?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elhammady performed 25,904 flow cytometry, additional marker 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. Elhammady receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elhammady received a total of $570 from 6 companies across 10 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. Elhammady's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Fort Myers?
Dr. Elhammady's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Elhammady) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →