Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Gossett, M.D.

Urology Physician · Shelby, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1001 N WASHINGTON ST, Shelby, NC 28150
7044822011
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1891708822 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gossett

Dr. Robert Gossett is an urology physician in Shelby, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gossett performed 1,374 Medicare services across 893 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gossett received a total of $3,501 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 urology physician. 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. Gossett 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 48% volume in NC $3,501 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,374
Medicare services
Top 48% in NC for urology physician
893
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
420 $2 $6
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.
337 $57 $180
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
172 $8 $8
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
110 $7 $46
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
65 $20 $69
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.
55 $39 $116
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.
37 $78 $238
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
27 $74 $315
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.
27 $9 $42
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
26 $147 $800
Imaging of urinary tract with contrast
An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures.
21 $19 $300
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.
19 $95 $321
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
18 $71 $1,272
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
15 $64 $235
Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination
A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
14 $4 $9
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body.
11 $429 $2,134
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.
1.3% high complexity
13.5% medium
85.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,501
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $500/year across 7 years
Top 40% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
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
$3,421 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$80 (2.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$22
2023
$88
2022
$92
2021
$94
2020
$331
2019
$1,547
2018
$1,328

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$959
Boston Scientific Corporation
$415
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$322
Amgen Inc.
$269
AbbVie, Inc.
$244
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$223
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Photocure Inc
$128
NeoTract Inc.
$114
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$83
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$80
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$60
PFIZER INC.
$58
Axonics, Inc.
$58
ConvaTec Inc.
$31
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$28
Coloplast Corp
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$22
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
RGH Enterprises, Inc.
$13
Olympus America Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANCE · AMS · ARIS · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · BOTOX · Cysview · ELIGARD · Erleada · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Medilas H Solvo · Noctiva · Olympus Laser Devices · PROVENGE · Prolia · REZUM · TESTOPEL · TOVIAZ · UroLift · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
19.0
County median income
$55,769
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND
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. Gossett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Gossett experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gossett performed 420 automated urinalysis 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. Gossett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gossett received a total of $3,501 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. Gossett's costs compare to other urology physicians in Shelby?
Dr. Gossett's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Gossett) 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. 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. 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 →