Medicare Enrolled

Andrew Gause, DNP, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1500 S FAIRFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60608
3123079281
Registered in NPPES since 2018
NPI: 1134603582 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 Gause 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 Gause

Andrew Gause is a nurse anesthetist specialist in Chicago, IL, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Gause performed 580 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Gause received a total of $352 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Gause is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 7 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in IL $352 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
580
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for nurse anesthetist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the lower back spine or spinal cord. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
236 $60 $938
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to destroy nerves in the lower back or spinal cord, guided by imaging.
70 $73 $979
Anesthesia for closed pubic bone or pelvic joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a closed surgical procedure involving the pubic bone or pelvic joint.
64 $86 $1,125
Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging guidance
Administration of anesthesia during injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the spine or spinal cord in the neck or upper back, using imaging guidance.
54 $58 $948
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by a physician who is not performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes for patients aged 5 years or older.
41 $56 $164
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Anesthesia provided during a procedure to destroy nerves in the neck or upper back spine. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
34 $63 $1,003
Anesthesia for spinal nerve modulation or bone repair
Anesthesia provided during a minimally invasive procedure to modulate spinal nerves or repair lower back bone structures using imaging guidance.
23 $65 $1,234
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position
Administration of anesthesia during a nerve block or injection procedure while the patient is lying face down.
22 $64 $1,081
Anesthesia for knee procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, or tissues of the knee.
20 $66 $943
Anesthesia for closed hip joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a closed surgical procedure on the hip joint.
16 $67 $912
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$352
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $117/year across 3 years
Top 9% in IL for nurse anesthetist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
2
Companies
7
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$239
2023
$93
2021
$19

Payments by company (2024)

Abbott Laboratories
$239
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$333
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ETERNA · IONICRF · PROCLAIM
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Nurse anesthetists in nearby ZIP areas
793
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Gause is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gause experienced with anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging?
Based on Medicare claims data, Gause performed 236 anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Gause receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Gause received a total of $352 from 2 companies across 7 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Gause's costs compare to other nurse anesthetists in Chicago?
Gause's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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 Gause) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →