Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Gregory, DO PA

Family Medicine · Portland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
311B BUDDY GANEM, Portland, TX 78374
3616439800
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1477581221 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. Gregory 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. Gregory

Dr. Charles Gregory is a family medicine in Portland, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gregory performed 3,492 Medicare services across 1,169 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gregory received a total of $2,068 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 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. Gregory 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 6% volume in TX$ $2,068 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,492
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
1,169
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~184 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,127$0$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)551$55$110
Blood draw (venipuncture)486$7$8
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)437$77$160
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle345$9$35
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg135$0$5
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg122$1$19
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead92$8$40
Automated urinalysis72$2$7
Urinalysis, manual42$3$20
Annual wellness visit, follow-up27$124$155
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage20$22$30
Flu vaccine administration20$27$36
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes16$38$90
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 ↗
$2,068
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $295/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for family medicine
27
Companies
126
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
$2,053 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17
2023
$245
2022
$430
2021
$339
2020
$347
2019
$371
2018
$320

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$438
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$423
Novo Nordisk Inc
$282
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$205
Shire North American Group Inc
$85
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
PFIZER INC.
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$44
Eisai Inc.
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$27
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
EISAI INC.
$18
OPTOS, INC.
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$14
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Amgen Inc.
$12
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$11
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHANSIA XR · Aciphex · Adzenys XR-ODT · Aimovig · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · Evekeo · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · INVOKANA · JORNAY PM · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · MYRBETRIQ · Monaco · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · Ozempic · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Seglentis · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VYVANSE · Veozah · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $59 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
196
Per 100K population
281.9
County median income
$67,512
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
10.1 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. Gregory is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), 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. Gregory experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gregory performed 1,127 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Gregory receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gregory received a total of $2,068 from 27 companies across 126 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. Gregory's costs compare to other family medicines in Portland?
Dr. Gregory's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Gregory) 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 →