Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Gonwa, MD

Radiation Oncology · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1500 N DIXIE HWAY, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
5618374834
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1275601437 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. Gonwa 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. Gonwa

Dr. Mark Gonwa is a radiation oncology specialist in West Palm Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonwa performed 10,282 Medicare services across 2,652 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonwa received a total of $1,573 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 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. Gonwa 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 ▲ Top 20% volume in FL $1,573 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,282
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for radiation oncology
2,652
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~541 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 7,570 $0 $4
Chest X-ray, 1 view 899 $7 $72
CT scan of chest, without contrast 250 $109 $932
Chest X-ray, 2 views 223 $23 $114
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 207 $37 $374
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73 $6 $89
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 65 $27 $471
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 58 $84 $777
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 48 $112 $471
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 44 $22 $104
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 41 $9 $106
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 41 $256 $1,048
Ct scan of face without contrast 39 $32 $367
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 38 $151 $1,017
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 36 $87 $1,113
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 35 $37 $374
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 35 $7 $77
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 35 $6 $84
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 34 $57 $460
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 31 $7 $94
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 28 $15 $142
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 27 $13 $126
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 26 $62 $839
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 26 $7 $114
Ct scan of chest with contrast 25 $120 $1,120
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 23 $23 $215
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 22 $7 $92
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 21 $218 $4,841
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 21 $93 $461
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 21 $222 $624
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 19 $24 $104
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 19 $7 $66
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 18 $42 $183
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 18 $38 $363
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 18 $6 $68
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 18 $25 $263
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 17 $89 $2,689
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 17 $35 $217
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 17 $85 $799
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 17 $91 $393
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 15 $28 $151
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth 13 $50 $227
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 12 $7 $88
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 11 $7 $65
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 11 $97 $344
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.
0.2% high complexity
83.4% medium
16.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$1,573
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $262/year across 6 years
Top 22% in FL for radiation oncology
8
Companies
19
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
$1,573 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$1,369
2022
$16
2021
$53
2020
$18
2019
$101
2018
$17

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,308
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$110
Cook Medical LLC
$57
Stryker Corporation
$27
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$22
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo System · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Turbo Elite · UNIVERSAL NEURO 3
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.

Equivalent to $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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 2023
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. Gonwa is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Gonwa experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonwa performed 7,570 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Gonwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonwa received a total of $1,573 from 8 companies across 19 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. Gonwa's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Gonwa's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Gonwa) 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 →