Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herman Gore, M.D.
Optician · Gastonia, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Gore 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. Gore
Dr. Herman Gore is an optician specialist in Gastonia, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gore performed 6,696 Medicare services across 1,775 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gore received a total of $3,271 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 236 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Gore 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$3,271 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,696
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for optician
1,775
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
3,538 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
473 | $61 | $153 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
401 | $73 | $342 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
375 | $174 | $813 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
369 | $81 | $467 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
212 | $0 | $16 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
177 | $0 | $9 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
121 | $83 | $327 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
107 | $185 | $786 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
104 | $152 | $740 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
96 | $127 | $612 |
| 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. |
94 | $10 | $65 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
94 | $75 | $242 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
89 | $45 | $175 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
77 | $137 | $1,018 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
65 | $126 | $536 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
65 | $67 | $350 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
36 | $1 | $5 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
30 | $180 | $253 |
| 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. |
27 | $48 | $236 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $41 | $320 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
25 | $50 | $155 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 24 | $54 | $180 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
24 | $331 | $691 |
| Radiologist review of hip joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the hip joint to assess its condition. |
18 | $87 | $335 |
| Hip joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
17 | $146 | $749 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
12 | $46 | $175 |
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 ↗$3,271
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $467/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NC for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
236
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
$3,271 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$328
2023
$600
2022
$618
2021
$494
2020
$231
2019
$410
2018
$589
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$827
ABBVIE INC.
$311
PFIZER INC.
$261
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$207
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$163
AbbVie Inc.
$134
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$131
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$128
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$112
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$63
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$61
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$57
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$52
Almatica Pharma LLC
$48
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$45
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$44
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
SK Life Science, Inc.
$20
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$12
Egalet US Inc
$12
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of all-time 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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
168
Per 100K population
72.6
County median income
$65,472
Nearest hospital
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.1 mi
5.1 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Gore is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Gore experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gore performed 3,538 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Gore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gore received a total of $3,271 from 37 companies across 236 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. Gore's costs compare to other opticians in Gastonia?
Dr. Gore's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Gore) 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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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. 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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