Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sander Gothard, M.D.
Family Medicine · Plano, TX
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. Gothard 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. Gothard
Dr. Sander Gothard is a family medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gothard performed 1,570 Medicare services across 1,187 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gothard received a total of $5,011 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 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. Gothard 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
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$5,011 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,570
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
1,187
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~83 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. |
496 | $82 | $340 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
205 | $124 | $347 |
| 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. |
189 | $58 | $244 |
| Annual depression screening | 126 | $18 | $46 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $17 | $18 |
| 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. |
48 | $72 | $209 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
46 | $282 | $768 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
46 | $23 | $44 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
43 | $56 | $96 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
40 | $3 | $12 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
39 | $9 | $38 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
33 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
28 | $128 | $453 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
28 | $155 | $329 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
27 | $16 | $46 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
21 | $2 | $6 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
20 | $60 | $209 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
16 | $39 | $96 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL A vaccine injection to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The dose contains 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter volume. |
16 | $0 | $0 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
14 | $10 | $44 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 13 | $36 | $96 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
13 | $10 | $26 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 50 mcg/0.5 mL Administration of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms of antigen in a 0.5 milliliter dose. |
13 | $0 | $0 |
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 ↗$5,011
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $716/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
51
Companies
315
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
$5,011 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$584
2023
$935
2022
$842
2021
$840
2020
$242
2019
$594
2018
$974
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$781
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$669
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$340
AbbVie Inc.
$297
ABBVIE INC.
$276
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$202
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$178
Abbott Laboratories
$174
Corium, LLC
$160
Genentech USA, Inc.
$146
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$119
Exact Sciences Corporation
$117
Inari Medical, Inc.
$110
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
PFIZER INC.
$93
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$90
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$68
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$64
Itamar Medical Inc
$58
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$56
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$30
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$29
Valeritas, Inc.
$25
OptiNose US, Inc.
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Optos, Inc.
$20
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$20
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Biogen, Inc.
$17
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Eisai Inc.
$14
Ardelyx, Inc.
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Amgen Inc.
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$8
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of total 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.
Equivalent to $319 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,464
Per 100K population
131.1
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Gothard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Gothard experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gothard performed 496 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. Gothard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gothard received a total of $5,011 from 51 companies across 315 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. Gothard's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Plano?
Dr. Gothard's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Gothard) 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. 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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