Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alan Gasner, MD

Internal Medicine · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
635 1ST ST N, Winter Haven, FL 33881
8632940670
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1225006638 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Gasner 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. Gasner

Dr. Alan Gasner is an internal medicine specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gasner performed 1,361 Medicare services across 1,192 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gasner received a total of $2,342 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Gasner 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 30% volume in FL $2,342 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,361
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for internal medicine
1,192
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~68 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
187 $8 $10
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
129 $8 $25
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.
111 $75 $242
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
98 $10 $30
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
95 $16 $53
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
93 $13 $38
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.
76 $41 $172
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
56 $128 $247
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.
50 $8 $33
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
43 $10 $25
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
39 $3 $15
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
38 $9 $30
Urine culture, bacterial colony count
A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.
35 $8 $24
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
30 $8 $25
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
30 $29 $85
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
23 $15 $60
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
19 $6 $8
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
19 $5 $17
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
18 $13 $40
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
18 $190 $524
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
17 $52 $75
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
17 $125 $252
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
17 $14 $60
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.
16 $18 $65
Iron level test 16 $7 $18
Iron binding capacity test
A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron.
16 $8 $24
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
16 $19 $55
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)
This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body.
14 $3 $15
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.
13 $123 $343
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
12 $11 $55
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 2023 ↗
$2,342
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $390/year across 6 years
Top 24% in FL for internal medicine
25
Companies
118
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
$2,342 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$250
2022
$606
2021
$481
2020
$230
2019
$362
2018
$415

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$511
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$324
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$228
Novo Nordisk Inc
$199
Boston Scientific Corporation
$136
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
Amgen Inc.
$103
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$97
DEXCOM, INC.
$80
PFIZER INC.
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREO · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · Heplisav-B · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Ozempic · PREVNAR 13 · QUVIVIQ · Qutenza · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Seglentis · Superion · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 $172 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
313
Per 100K population
41.1
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Gasner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Gasner experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gasner performed 187 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Gasner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gasner received a total of $2,342 from 25 companies across 118 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. Gasner's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Winter Haven?
Dr. Gasner's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Gasner) 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 →