Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gebran Abboud, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Johnstown, PA
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology — Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Low-engagement
1086 FRANKLIN ST, Johnstown, PA 15905
8145341270
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1518160373 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Abboud 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. Abboud

Dr. Gebran Abboud is a gastroenterology specialist in Johnstown, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abboud performed 618 Medicare services across 505 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abboud received a total of $735 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 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. Abboud 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 36% volume in PA $735 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
618
Medicare services
Top 36% in PA for gastroenterology
505
Unique beneficiaries
$122
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~33 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
Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging
A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope.
94 $18 $92
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
80 $61 $185
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
51 $77 $947
Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy
A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus.
49 $161 $605
Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct
A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct.
49 $354 $1,255
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
44 $313 $1,206
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth.
42 $125 $509
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.
32 $32 $360
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
32 $92 $266
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
25 $36 $101
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.
18 $162 $664
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy
A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
16 $186 $684
Esophageal or gastric stent placement
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel to keep the passage open.
16 $148 $568
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.
16 $38 $54
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope.
14 $175 $590
Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination.
14 $31 $881
Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet
A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet.
13 $85 $930
Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope
A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly.
13 $252 $866
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.
17.6% high complexity
42.2% medium
40.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$735
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $184/year across 4 years
Bottom 33% in PA for gastroenterology
11
Companies
30
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
$735 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$486
2023
$210
2019
$18
2018
$20

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$169
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$97
Celgene Corporation
$62
Biocon Biologics Inc
$45
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$22
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$210
ABBVIE INC.
$169
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$115
Celgene Corporation
$62
Biocon Biologics Inc
$45
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$22
Allergan Inc.
$20
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · Hulio · IBSRELA · LINZESS · OCALIVA · REBYOTA · RINVOQ · Resolution 360 Clip · SKYRIZI · SOLESTA · STELARA · SUCRAID · TREMFYA · VIBERZI · 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.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
4.5
County median income
$56,292
Nearest hospital
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Abboud is an interventional 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. Abboud experienced with radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abboud performed 94 radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging 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. Abboud receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abboud received a total of $735 from 11 companies across 30 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. Abboud's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Johnstown?
Dr. Abboud's average Medicare payment per service is $122. 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. Abboud) 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 →