Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Gebauer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Greensboro, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gebauer 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. Gebauer
Dr. Gregory Gebauer is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gebauer performed 3,865 Medicare services across 2,216 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gebauer received a total of $4,249 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Gebauer 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$4,249 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,865
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for orthopedic surgery
2,216
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,140 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
660 | $92 | $275 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
410 | $28 | $89 |
| 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. |
270 | $68 | $219 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
183 | $5 | $13 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
135 | $27 | $90 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
117 | $43 | $140 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
105 | $20 | $66 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
100 | $185 | $577 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
98 | $117 | $363 |
| 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. |
92 | $191 | $580 |
| 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. |
84 | $103 | $296 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
52 | $24 | $74 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
37 | $859 | $2,606 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
36 | $38 | $119 |
| 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. |
29 | $84 | $281 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
28 | $218 | $616 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
28 | $32 | $97 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
24 | $388 | $2,657 |
| 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. |
24 | $141 | $446 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $48 | $152 |
| 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. |
21 | $142 | $421 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
19 | $417 | $2,441 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $25 | $96 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
18 | $156 | $875 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $104 | $296 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
17 | $177 | $522 |
| Spinal bone removal for neurostimulator electrode insertion This procedure involves removing a portion of the spine bone to create space for inserting a neurostimulator electrode plate into the spinal area. |
17 | $701 | $2,155 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
17 | $23 | $75 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
16 | $1,519 | $4,633 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
16 | $639 | $1,947 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
13 | $218 | $659 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
43.0% medium
55.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $607/year across 7 years
Top 49% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
155
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
$4,249 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,468
2023
$733
2022
$463
2021
$492
2020
$242
2019
$477
2018
$375
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,044
Medtronic, Inc.
$281
Boston Scientific Corporation
$59
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$39
Stryker Corporation
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,044
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$861
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$762
Medtronic, Inc.
$422
Boston Scientific Corporation
$417
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$308
Ethicon US, LLC
$157
SI-BONE, INC.
$54
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$40
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$26
Mazor Robotics Inc.
$24
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$23
Stryker Corporation
$23
NuVasive, Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Nevro Corp.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 62.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
12.5MM X 50MM · ALLOGRAFT · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · BRAINLAB · Barricaid Annular Closure Device · CAPSTONE · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · CONDUIT · ETERNA · EXPEDIUM · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MONOVISC · Mega Power · NA · NVM5 · O-ARM · ORTHOVISC · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Physio-Stim · RIALTO · SIMMETRY IMPLANT · STRATAFIX · Sentio · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlMMETRY · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · StealthStation · Teligen · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · X-PAC · ZERO-P
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
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
14.0
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
0.0 mi
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 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. Gebauer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Gebauer experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gebauer performed 1,140 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Gebauer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gebauer received a total of $4,249 from 17 companies across 155 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. Gebauer's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greensboro?
Dr. Gebauer's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Gebauer) 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.
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