Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gorman Thorp, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Interventional— Practice combining electrophysiology and interventional services
Low-engagement
1201 N 18TH ST, Abilene, TX 79601
3257933100
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1184722753 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. Thorp 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. Thorp

Dr. Gorman Thorp is a cardiovascular disease in Abilene, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thorp performed 1,231 Medicare services across 992 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thorp received a total of $3,550 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Thorp is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 1,231 Medicare services$ $3,550 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,231
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
992
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~65 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes239$9$144
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead174$9$42
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days116$21$86
Cardiac catheterization115$175$1,980
Coronary stent placement80$364$1,631
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system74$15$108
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity66$60$230
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days39$26$109
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days37$15$67
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode29$375$1,463
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist29$161$2,470
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)26$54$257
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)26$71$366
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity23$35$142
Programming of single, dual, or multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system before or after surgery20$11$118
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity18$91$340
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel17$54$250
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$122$478
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system16$28$191
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity15$100$371
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch14$103$3,910
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician14$16$61
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician14$11$41
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image13$63$223
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.
42.1% high complexity
3.7% medium
54.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,550
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $507/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in TX for cardiovascular disease
12
Companies
100
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
$3,550 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,799
2023
$541
2022
$529
2021
$108
2020
$39
2019
$278
2018
$256

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,125
ABIOMED
$483
Amgen Inc.
$221
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$220
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$133
Medtronic, Inc.
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6571) Eagle Eye · (6576) Laser service and other · (6585) Omniwire · (9266) ELCA · (9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · AVEIR · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CRT-Ds · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Impella · LEQVIO · OPTIS · PRADAXA · Repatha · SUPERA · SYMPLICITY G3 · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · ULTREON · UPTRAVI · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA
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.

Equivalent to $288 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
55.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Thorp is a electrophysiology & interventional specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Thorp experienced with use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thorp performed 239 use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 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. Thorp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thorp received a total of $3,550 from 12 companies across 100 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. Thorp's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Abilene?
Dr. Thorp'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. Thorp) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →