Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gavin Whapshare, D.O.
Family Medicine · Venice, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Whapshare from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Whapshare
Dr. Gavin Whapshare is a family medicine specialist in Venice, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whapshare performed 5,173 Medicare services across 4,031 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whapshare received a total of $6,626 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Whapshare 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$6,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 12953 | Clear | March 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 ↗5,173
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for family medicine
4,031
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,218 | $65 | $183 |
| 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. |
1,193 | $87 | $259 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
633 | $26 | $52 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 624 | $18 | $36 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
619 | $128 | $334 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
237 | $83 | $165 |
| 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. |
176 | $98 | $338 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
76 | $160 | $425 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
53 | $35 | $95 |
| 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. |
47 | $30 | $130 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
46 | $46 | $81 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
44 | $52 | $131 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
40 | $11 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
32 | $1 | $25 |
| 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. |
29 | $44 | $112 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
29 | $166 | $370 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 26 | $6 | $30 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
23 | $26 | $55 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
14 | $84 | $250 |
| Annual depression screening | 14 | $18 | $38 |
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 2024 ↗$6,626
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $947/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for family medicine
38
Companies
419
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
$6,593 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$33 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,770
2023
$1,386
2022
$179
2021
$33
2020
$245
2019
$1,405
2018
$1,609
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$916
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$814
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$587
Amgen Inc.
$572
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$402
Novo Nordisk Inc
$360
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$359
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$278
Lilly USA, LLC
$264
AbbVie Inc.
$213
ABBVIE INC.
$196
Abbott Laboratories
$181
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$179
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$140
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$120
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Dexcom, Inc.
$83
Allergan Inc.
$80
Exact Sciences Corporation
$79
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Radius Health, Inc.
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Nevro Corp.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 8% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $128 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
318
Per 100K population
70.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
6.4 mi
6.4 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. Whapshare is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers.
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. Whapshare experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whapshare performed 1,218 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Whapshare receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whapshare received a total of $6,626 from 38 companies across 419 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. Whapshare's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Venice?
Dr. Whapshare's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Whapshare) 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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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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