Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Straub, MD
Gastroenterology · Westlake, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Straub
Dr. Robert Straub is a gastroenterology specialist in Westlake, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Straub performed 22,719 Medicare services across 1,255 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Straub received a total of $3,639 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Straub 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 0% volume in OH
$3,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,719
Medicare services
Top 0% in OH for gastroenterology
1,255
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
13,500 | $0 | $1 |
| Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio) This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
7,500 | $17 | $40 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
528 | $23 | $323 |
| 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. |
170 | $57 | $186 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
150 | $62 | $405 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
141 | $50 | $235 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
132 | $88 | $983 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
114 | $198 | $958 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
102 | $70 | $755 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
71 | $44 | $172 |
| 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. |
67 | $41 | $148 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
55 | $174 | $653 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
44 | $77 | $662 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
24 | $14 | $51 |
| 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. |
23 | $96 | $263 |
| 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. |
20 | $68 | $231 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
18 | $129 | $812 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
13 | $156 | $638 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
12 | $95 | $1,991 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 12 | $29 | $349 |
| 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. |
12 | $100 | $250 |
| 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. |
11 | $31 | $116 |
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.
33.4% high complexity
61.0% medium
5.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $520/year across 7 years
Top 39% in OH for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
142
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
$3,639 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$591
2023
$514
2022
$1,080
2021
$501
2020
$52
2019
$407
2018
$493
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$142
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$127
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
QOL Medical, LLC
$55
PFIZER INC.
$44
GENZYME CORPORATION
$41
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$670
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$473
PFIZER INC.
$381
AbbVie Inc.
$324
Medtronic, Inc.
$231
AbbVie, Inc.
$188
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$166
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$130
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$93
QOL Medical, LLC
$88
GENZYME CORPORATION
$84
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$65
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$49
Celgene Corporation
$47
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$47
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Allergan Inc.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Organon LLC
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CIMZIA · CREON · CYLTEZO · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · EEA · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · GATTEX · GI Genius · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · Koala · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SIGNIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP · SUTAB · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
114
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Straub is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in OH), 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. Straub experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Straub performed 13,500 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Straub receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Straub received a total of $3,639 from 32 companies across 142 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. Straub's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Westlake?
Dr. Straub's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Straub) 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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