Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gunnar Bergqvist, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Erie, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
410 CRANBERRY ST, Erie, PA 16507
8144808220
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1649216524 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. Bergqvist

Dr. Gunnar Bergqvist is a plastic surgery within the head and neck physician in Erie, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bergqvist performed 949 Medicare services across 798 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bergqvist received a total of $1,852 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head and neck (plastic surgery) 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. Bergqvist 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 50% volume in PA $1,852 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
949
Medicare services
Top 50% in PA for plastic surgery within the head and neck (plastic surgery) physician
798
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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
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.
312 $95 $315
Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs.
101 $78 $300
Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm
This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters.
75 $78 $300
Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm
A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters.
68 $54 $265
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.
53 $69 $225
Shaving of skin growth, more than 2.0 cm
Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface with a blade. This procedure is performed on the body, arms, or legs when the growth exceeds 2.0 centimeters.
42 $98 $330
Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters.
36 $106 $419
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.
36 $126 $400
Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters.
35 $101 $335
Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm
A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.
31 $60 $270
Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter.
30 $148 $442
Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters.
28 $86 $325
Shaving of skin growth on face or mouth, larger than 2.0 cm
This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth being removed is larger than 2.0 centimeters in size.
26 $119 $400
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.
23 $43 $150
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 18 $122 $436
Skin graft repair of trunk, 10.1-30 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the trunk by transferring skin from another area. The graft covers a surface area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
12 $590 $2,342
Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
12 $694 $2,425
Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts.
11 $564 $2,359
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 ↗
$1,852
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $265/year across 7 years
Top 33% in PA for plastic surgery within the head and neck (plastic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
67
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
$1,852 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$74
2023
$124
2022
$193
2021
$102
2020
$179
2019
$802
2018
$378

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo USA, Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$401
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$307
Allergan, Inc.
$224
LEO Pharma Inc.
$171
Merz North America, Inc.
$148
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$101
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$99
Genentech USA, Inc.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$54
Endo USA, Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Aerin Medical Inc.
$20
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Journey Medical Corporation
$15
AXOGEN
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BOTOX COSMETIC · EPIDUO FORTE · Erivedge · Finacea · FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · MemoryGel Breast Implants · MemoryShape Breast Implants · NATRELLE · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · ORACEA · PICATO · QBREXZA · RHOFADE · SOOLANTRA · STRATTICE · STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS · Vivaer RF Stylus · XIAFLEX
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.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgery within the head and neck physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$61,476
Nearest hospital
UPMC HAMOT
0.4 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. Bergqvist is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Bergqvist experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bergqvist performed 312 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bergqvist receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bergqvist received a total of $1,852 from 17 companies across 67 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. Bergqvist's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head and neck physicians in Erie?
Dr. Bergqvist's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Bergqvist) 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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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 →