Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vikram Gopal, MD

Gastroenterology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4800 BELFORT ROAD, Jacksonville, FL 32256
9043987205
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1720041247 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. Gopal

Dr. Vikram Gopal is a gastroenterology in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gopal performed 3,043 Medicare services across 1,177 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gopal received a total of $14,692 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 250 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Gopal 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in FL$ $14,692 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,043
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for gastroenterology
1,177
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~152 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
Infliximab infusion (Remicade)1,670$26$125
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy241$61$650
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)160$93$275
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity157$63$200
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity136$103$300
Colonoscopy with biopsy101$122$850
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare83$212$1,208
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc74$1$122
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm62$98$562
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk61$180$785
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less41$101$425
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope37$91$605
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope37$153$958
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope33$139$794
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour32$22$102
Initial hospital admission, high complexity24$139$400
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg22$4$25
Injection of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope21$13$700
Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope18$37$400
Dilation of stomach outlet using a flexible endoscope17$143$766
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk16$188$800
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.
57.3% high complexity
17.6% medium
25.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,692
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,099/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for gastroenterology
40
Companies
250
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
$8,833 (60.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,329 (29.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,530 (10.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,277
2023
$957
2022
$722
2021
$809
2020
$412
2019
$860
2018
$6,655

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$4,308
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$2,718
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,620
Ethicon Inc.
$1,530
ABBVIE INC.
$824
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$554
Medtronic, Inc.
$293
AbbVie Inc.
$265
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Ethicon US, LLC
$255
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$210
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$181
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$167
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$166
Celgene Corporation
$143
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$136
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$131
AbbVie, Inc.
$106
Olympus America Inc.
$95
GENZYME CORPORATION
$89
PFIZER INC.
$81
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$60
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
VIVUS LLC
$47
Ardelyx, Inc.
$37
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Covidien LP
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Celltrion USA Inc.
$21
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$18
Romark Laboratories, LC
$18
Ambu Inc.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Shionogi Inc
$13
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 58.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
6.0 X 26 CM WO/GW · ACQUIRE · ADVANIX · AXIOS · Agile Esophageal · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Amitiza · Bravo · CIMZIA · CREON · DIFICID · DISPOSABLE EMR KIT · DUPIXENT · Duodenoscopes · ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler · ENTERRA · ENTYVIO · EXALT BX 2 · EXALT Model D · Entyvio · GATTEX · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL ENTERAL FEEDING · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL - HEMOSTASIS · GI GENIUS · General - Biliary Devices · General - Vascular Intervention · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Linzess · Mavyret · Motegrity · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OMVOH · ORBERA Intragastric Balloon System · ORCAPOD · ORISE · OrcaPod · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · OverStitch NXT Endoscopic Suturing System · QSYMIA · Qsymia · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS · STELARA · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · UROPASS II · VIBERZI · VISIGLIDE · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $483 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
136
Per 100K population
13.5
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 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. Gopal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%), with 20 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. Gopal experienced with infliximab infusion (remicade)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gopal performed 1,670 infliximab infusion (remicade) 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. Gopal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gopal received a total of $14,692 from 40 companies across 250 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. Gopal's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Gopal's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Gopal) 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 →