Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gavin Whapshare, D.O.

Family Medicine · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1720 E VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34292
9414839700
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1003171901 verify on NPPES ↗
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 in Venice, FL, with 13 years in practice. 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

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,218$65$183
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,193$87$259
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes633$26$52
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes624$18$36
Annual wellness visit, follow-up619$128$334
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min237$83$165
New patient office visit (45-59 min)176$98$338
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity76$160$425
Removal of impacted ear wax53$35$95
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and47$30$130
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month46$46$81
Joint injection, major joint44$52$131
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle40$11$30
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg32$1$25
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)29$44$112
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment29$166$370
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg26$6$30
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes23$26$55
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1414$84$250
Annual depression screening14$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
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
318
Per 100K population
70.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
6.4 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. Whapshare is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%).

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 medicines 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 →
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 →