Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elmer Croushore, MD
Surgery · Gainesville, FL
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Croushore
Dr. Elmer Croushore is a surgery specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Croushore performed 1,850 Medicare services across 1,715 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Croushore received a total of $6,623 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Croushore 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 5% volume in FL
$6,623 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 | 58091 | 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 ↗1,850
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for surgery
1,715
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
416 | $140 | $404 |
| 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. |
414 | $89 | $217 |
| 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. |
376 | $63 | $147 |
| 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. |
159 | $123 | $334 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
85 | $129 | $382 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
37 | $11 | $34 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
37 | $95 | $269 |
| 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. |
37 | $137 | $415 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
35 | $927 | $2,476 |
| 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. |
31 | $40 | $88 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
28 | $85 | $232 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
27 | $84 | $259 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $103 | $280 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
24 | $17 | $43 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
22 | $533 | $1,446 |
| 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. |
22 | $144 | $389 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
20 | $41 | $100 |
| 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. |
16 | $173 | $516 |
| 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. |
15 | $82 | $218 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
12 | $610 | $1,647 |
| 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. |
11 | $129 | $305 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
31.4% medium
64.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,623
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $946/year across 7 years
Top 36% in FL for surgery
34
Companies
195
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
$6,623 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$806
2023
$861
2022
$521
2021
$742
2020
$656
2019
$1,395
2018
$1,642
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,266
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,132
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$363
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$361
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$324
PFIZER INC.
$271
Amgen Inc.
$230
Penumbra, Inc.
$179
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$166
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$152
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$138
Cook Medical LLC
$108
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$93
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$36
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$33
Philips North America LLC
$23
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$21
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Organogenesis Inc.
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$12
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 56.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (CK6) Holter · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · C3 Delivery System · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Corlanor · Dryseal Sheath with Lubricious C · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ENTRESTO · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Edarbyclor · Flexitouch Plus · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · INSPIRE · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Ozempic · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRUITT F3 CAROTID SHUNT · Penumbra System · Puraply · RESTOREFLOW · Repatha · Rotarex · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Vasoview Hemopro 2 · Venovo · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XENOSURE · ZIO Patch · ZONTIVITY
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 $358 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
97
Per 100K population
34.4
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA 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. Croushore is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement 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. Croushore experienced with ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Croushore performed 416 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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. Croushore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Croushore received a total of $6,623 from 34 companies across 195 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. Croushore's costs compare to other surgerists in Gainesville?
Dr. Croushore's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Croushore) 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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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.
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