Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Gordon, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gordon
Dr. Charles Gordon is a radiation oncology specialist in Venice, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gordon performed 1,663 Medicare services across 1,591 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gordon received a total of $8,237 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Gordon 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
▲ 1,663 Medicare services
$8,237 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,663
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in FL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,591
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
331 | $7 | $112 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
175 | $10 | $188 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
85 | $86 | $1,913 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
80 | $37 | $592 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
60 | $85 | $1,703 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
60 | $15 | $298 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
58 | $67 | $1,222 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
56 | $57 | $790 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
54 | $70 | $1,316 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
50 | $12 | $211 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
49 | $23 | $331 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
48 | $67 | $1,103 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
40 | $32 | $504 |
| 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. |
40 | $17 | $179 |
| 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. |
35 | $26 | $332 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
27 | $24 | $338 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
26 | $8 | $162 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
24 | $91 | $2,263 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
23 | $56 | $808 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $39 | $548 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $22 | $309 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
21 | $69 | $1,480 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
20 | $265 | $5,820 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
18 | $28 | $402 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
17 | $119 | $1,617 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
17 | $117 | $2,904 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
17 | $154 | $3,667 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
17 | $59 | $1,142 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
17 | $22 | $557 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $37 | $552 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
16 | $66 | $1,091 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
16 | $31 | $553 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
15 | $156 | $3,798 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
15 | $43 | $656 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
14 | $203 | $4,402 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest. |
14 | $22 | $220 |
| 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. |
14 | $31 | $230 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection This procedure uses real-time X-ray imaging to guide the placement of a needle for an injection into the spine or back muscles. |
12 | $23 | $564 |
| Artery or vein bleeding occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to stop bleeding in an artery or vein, including review by a radiologist. |
11 | $532 | $9,890 |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes A procedure to obtain a tissue sample or remove lymph nodes located near the surface of the body using a needle. |
11 | $66 | $1,022 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
54.7% medium
43.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,237
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,177/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for radiation oncology
23
Companies
180
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
$8,237 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,007
2023
$754
2022
$564
2021
$563
2020
$506
2019
$1,116
2018
$3,726
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,623
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,491
Endologix, Inc.
$1,309
Inari Medical, Inc.
$993
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$409
Cook Medical LLC
$260
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$206
Boston Scientific Corporation
$165
Terumo Medical Corporation
$131
Radius Health, Inc.
$112
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$110
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$91
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
EKOS Corporation
$52
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$33
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$26
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · ANGIOJET · AngioSeal · Azur CX Detachable · C3 Delivery System · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical AAA · Diamondback Peripheral · Dryseal Flex Sheath · EKOSONIC · EMBOLD Fibered · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FORTEO · GENERAL - NON-VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HAWKONE · HydroPearl · Indigo · Indigo System · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · MVP · OPTION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Ovation · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · POD · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · S · SABER · TIGRIS Stent · TIPS · Tymlos · VERTECEM · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for radiation oncology in FL.
Equivalent to $495 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Gordon is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, 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. Gordon experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gordon performed 331 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Gordon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gordon received a total of $8,237 from 23 companies across 180 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. Gordon's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Venice?
Dr. Gordon's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Gordon) 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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