Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicholas Gross, DO
Family Medicine · Greensburg, PA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gross 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. Gross
Dr. Nicholas Gross is a family medicine specialist in Greensburg, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gross performed 553 Medicare services across 469 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gross received a total of $14,864 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 914 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Gross 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 48% volume in PA
$14,864 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗553
Medicare services
Top 48% in PA for family medicine
469
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 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. |
189 | $80 | $150 |
| 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. |
101 | $57 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
78 | $126 | $275 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
64 | $29 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
53 | $72 | $125 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $29 | $45 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
14 | $41 | $75 |
| 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. |
13 | $130 | $190 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
13 | $13 | $75 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $137 | $225 |
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 ↗$14,864
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,123/year across 7 years
Top 3% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
914
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
$14,850 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,357
2023
$2,056
2022
$1,824
2021
$2,212
2020
$2,358
2019
$1,985
2018
$2,074
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$659
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$279
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$262
Abbott Laboratories
$149
Novo Nordisk Inc
$139
Amgen Inc.
$135
Lilly USA, LLC
$107
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
PFIZER INC.
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$41
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Eisai Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$14
TheracosBio, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,707
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,681
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,623
ABBVIE INC.
$1,400
Amgen Inc.
$1,201
Lilly USA, LLC
$660
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$587
Valeritas, Inc.
$407
PFIZER INC.
$400
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$364
AbbVie Inc.
$361
Allergan, Inc.
$310
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$285
Abbott Laboratories
$258
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$246
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$221
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$201
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$201
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Eisai Inc.
$157
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$150
Allergan Inc.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$106
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$103
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$94
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$94
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$93
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Corcept Therapeutics
$86
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$66
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$66
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$62
Exact Sciences Corporation
$55
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$49
Biogen, Inc.
$45
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$42
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$31
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
DEXCOM, INC.
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Shire North American Group Inc
$21
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Insulet Corporation
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Seqirus USA Inc
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
TheracosBio, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
636
Per 100K population
180.0
County median income
$72,468
Nearest hospital
EXCELA HEALTH WESTMORELAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Gross is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of PA peers, with 18 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. Gross experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gross performed 189 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. Gross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gross received a total of $14,864 from 61 companies across 914 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. Gross's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greensburg?
Dr. Gross'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. Gross) 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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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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