Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Goll, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10475 CENTURION PKWY N, Jacksonville, FL 32256
9046340640
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1548279326 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. Goll

Dr. Christopher Goll is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goll performed 5,704 Medicare services across 3,441 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goll received a total of $79 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Goll 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 16% volume in FL $79 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 91734 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,704
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
3,441
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~300 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
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
1,411 $5 $22
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.
749 $63 $274
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
746 $27 $106
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
736 $1 $4
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.
305 $78 $338
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
220 $37 $204
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
178 $30 $118
Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection
This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement.
148 $68 $287
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
142 $184 $3,700
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
117 $320 $3,678
Injection of carpal tunnel 111 $72 $521
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
104 $35 $167
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.
94 $92 $389
Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity
A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels.
92 $33 $167
Elbow X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
76 $22 $86
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
65 $74 $302
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
63 $43 $176
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
52 $23 $100
Tendon relocation of forearm or wrist
A surgical procedure to reposition a tendon in the forearm or wrist to restore proper function or alignment.
38 $259 $4,000
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.
28 $109 $507
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
27 $663 $5,152
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
27 $198 $3,200
Elbow nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve.
27 $459 $4,232
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
25 $25 $107
Additional finger release, connective tissue removal
This procedure involves the removal of connective tissue in the palm and the release of an additional finger during the same session.
21 $215 $1,428
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
20 $37 $175
Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst
This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it.
20 $37 $192
Palm connective tissue removal and finger release
Surgical removal of abnormal connective tissue in the palm to release tension on the first finger.
18 $663 $4,200
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 18 $46 $235
Removal of cyst or growth from finger bone
A surgical procedure to remove a cyst or abnormal growth from the bone of a finger.
14 $304 $1,382
Open treatment of distal radius fracture with internal fixation
Surgical repair of a broken wrist bone involving three or more fragments on the thumb side, stabilized with an internal device.
12 $849 $8,976
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 2022 ↗
$79
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $16/year across 5 years
Bottom 10% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
3
Companies
5
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
$79 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$23
2021
$15
2020
$12
2019
$14
2018
$15

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bioventus LLC
$41
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Durolane · Exogen · KRYSTEXXA · MONOVISC
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

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 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 2022
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. Goll is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% 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. Goll experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goll performed 1,411 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Goll receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goll received a total of $79 from 3 companies across 5 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. Goll's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Goll's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Goll) 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 →