Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Gegel, CRNA, MSN

Nurse Anesthetist · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, Houston, TX 77042
7136204000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1689665432 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. Gegel 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. Gegel

Dr. Brian Gegel is a nurse anesthetist in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gegel performed 992 Medicare services across 438 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gegel received a total of $498 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse anesthetist. 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. Gegel 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 0% volume in TX$ $498 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
992
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for nurse anesthetist
438
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~50 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
Injection, propofol, 10 mg480$0$10
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance143$71$823
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance55$85$616
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg49$0$5
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance37$86$829
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance35$71$676
Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg33$0$10
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope31$45$467
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg25$1$3
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position24$82$520
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg20$0$10
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope18$49$500
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope17$49$410
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection14$55$284
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope11$63$627
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.
3.3% high complexity
88.9% medium
7.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$498
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $125/year across 4 years
Top 9% in TX for nurse anesthetist
12
Companies
13
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
$498 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$146
2023
$268
2022
$61
2021
$23

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$125
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$101
Trevena, Inc.
$100
Nevro Corp.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DUPIXENT · EMGALITY · Exparel · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Kloxxado · OLINVYK · QUTENZA · RELISTOR · Senza · Spectra WaveWriter
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 9% for nurse anesthetist in TX.

Equivalent to $50 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nurse Anesthetists within 10 mi
1,050
Per 100K population
22.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
ALTUS HOUSTON HOSPITAL, LP
3.1 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. Gegel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), with 20 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. Gegel experienced with injection, propofol, 10 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gegel performed 480 injection, propofol, 10 mg 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. Gegel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gegel received a total of $498 from 12 companies across 13 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. Gegel's costs compare to other nurse anesthetists in Houston?
Dr. Gegel's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Gegel) 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 →