Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Sninsky, MD

Gastroenterology · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
6400 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605
3523318902
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1811912561 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. Sninsky 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. Sninsky

Dr. Charles Sninsky is a gastroenterology in Gainesville, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sninsky performed 25,750 Medicare services across 1,055 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sninsky received a total of $974,609 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 973 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Sninsky 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 1% volume in FL$ $974,609 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
25,750
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for gastroenterology
1,055
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,355 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
Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio)20,700$17$25
Infliximab infusion (Remicade)3,640$26$93
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)309$87$148
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)141$61$100
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less135$92$200
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc129$1$6
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy96$82$378
Colonoscopy with biopsy90$114$646
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare67$201$750
New patient office visit (45-59 min)59$107$228
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity57$95$144
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour54$21$100
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope53$79$348
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk52$185$579
New patient office visit (30-44 min)45$74$149
Dilation of esophagus41$33$142
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope35$121$535
Initial hospital admission, high complexity24$132$280
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk23$181$572
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.
95.0% high complexity
1.7% medium
3.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$974,609
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $139,230/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for gastroenterology
21
Companies
973
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
$859,002 (88.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$113,921 (11.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,687 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$142,776
2023
$109,317
2022
$131,369
2021
$85,935
2020
$71,776
2019
$261,162
2018
$172,275

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$264,302
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$167,190
PFIZER INC.
$97,973
AbbVie, Inc.
$96,142
Celgene Corporation
$65,573
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$65,419
ABBVIE INC.
$50,603
AbbVie Inc.
$49,899
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$46,466
Lilly USA, LLC
$36,723
UCB, Inc.
$31,893
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,092
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$107
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$102
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$21
Allergan Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Cook Medical LLC
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREATHTEK · CIMZIA · Cimzia · DIFICID · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · Entyvio · GENERAL GI DILATATION · HUMIRA · Hemospray · Humira · INFLECTRA · LINZESS · Mavyret · NEXPOWDER · OMVOH · Ozanimod · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · TREMFYA · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (88%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for gastroenterology in FL.

Equivalent to $3,785 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Sninsky is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Sninsky experienced with vedolizumab infusion (entyvio)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sninsky performed 20,700 vedolizumab infusion (entyvio) 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. Sninsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sninsky received a total of $974,609 from 21 companies across 973 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. Sninsky's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Gainesville?
Dr. Sninsky's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Sninsky) 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 →