Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Gauta, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Gauta
Dr. Joseph Gauta is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Naples, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gauta performed 9,606 Medicare services across 3,523 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gauta received a total of $14,949 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Gauta 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 0% volume in FL
$14,949 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 | 74608 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗9,606
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for obstetrics & gynecology
3,523
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
4,500 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
1,437 | $65 | $176 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
942 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
309 | $78 | $253 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, each additional 15 minutes This procedure involves additional 15-minute sessions of biofeedback training to help improve control over bowel or bladder functions. |
215 | $26 | $76 |
| 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. |
211 | $93 | $254 |
| Biofeedback training for bowel or bladder control, initial 15 minutes A 15-minute session using biofeedback techniques to help patients gain control over bowel or bladder functions. The training involves monitoring physiological processes to learn how to manage muscle activity. |
203 | $63 | $185 |
| Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | 156 | $206 | $473 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
145 | $6 | $34 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
142 | $315 | $832 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
142 | $156 | $331 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
140 | $26 | $160 |
| 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. |
124 | $116 | $383 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
111 | $42 | $123 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 106 | $34 | $106 |
| 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. |
102 | $40 | $113 |
| Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women. |
72 | $409 | $3,464 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
62 | $308 | $751 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
58 | $50 | $121 |
| Vaginal defect repair using endoscope A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area. |
42 | $781 | $2,662 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
41 | $300 | $1,211 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
40 | $311 | $794 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
38 | $56 | $150 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
35 | $74 | $234 |
| Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder. |
33 | $528 | $1,830 |
| Repair of rectocele Surgical repair of a herniated rectum into the vaginal wall. |
28 | $317 | $1,432 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
27 | $88 | $610 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
27 | $34 | $196 |
| Partial uterus removal with cervix retention via endoscope Surgical removal of part of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries while leaving the cervix in place. The procedure is performed using an endoscope for specimens weighing 250.0 grams or less. |
23 | $374 | $2,006 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
20 | $197 | $442 |
| 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. |
14 | $118 | $339 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $19 | $53 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
13 | $45 | $143 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
12 | $263 | $1,429 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
12 | $348 | $1,419 |
| Biopsy of external female genital growth, first lesion A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the first identified growth on the external female genitals for laboratory examination. |
11 | $68 | $204 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
47.6% medium
52.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,949
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,136/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for obstetrics & gynecology
38
Companies
224
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
$6,077 (40.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,181 (34.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,692 (24.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$869
2023
$904
2022
$4,253
2021
$1,961
2020
$4,592
2019
$278
2018
$2,091
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$5,718
Coloplast Corp
$3,471
Axonics, Inc.
$2,043
Caldera Medical, Inc
$1,064
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$325
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$210
ABBVIE INC.
$183
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
PFIZER INC.
$164
COLOPLAST CORP
$148
Baudax Bio Inc.
$135
Allergan, Inc.
$133
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$108
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$82
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$76
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$69
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$65
Midmark Corporation
$63
Allergan Inc.
$60
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$57
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$55
Hologic, LLC
$54
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$48
180 Medical, Inc.
$48
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$43
Lupin Inc.
$34
CONMED Corporation
$29
FEMSelect Inc.
$27
Clinical Innovations, LLC
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Teleflex LLC
$25
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$23
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
NeoTract Inc.
$16
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · ALTIS · ANJESO · ANNOVERA · ASSURITY · AXIS · Advantage System · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ENPLACE · ESTRING · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Endosee · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH GLIDE · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · LO LOESTRIN FE · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Novasure · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · RESTORELLE · REVI · SEGLENTIS · SOLESTA · SOLOSEC · SPEEDICATH · Seglentis · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · Titan · UPHOLD LITE · Ultra 2.0 · Uribel · UroLift · WALLACH Cryosurgical Equipment · XTANDI · eCoin Device Kit
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 (41%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for obstetrics & gynecology in FL.
Equivalent to $156 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
27.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
3.3 mi
3.3 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. Gauta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 20 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. Gauta experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gauta performed 4,500 botox injection, per unit 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. Gauta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gauta received a total of $14,949 from 38 companies across 224 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. Gauta's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Naples?
Dr. Gauta's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Gauta) 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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