Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gary Gossen, M.D.

Gastroenterology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8550 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106158308
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1124091079 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. Gossen 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. Gossen

Dr. Gary Gossen is a gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gossen performed 3,846 Medicare services across 2,175 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gossen received a total of $2,633 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 163 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. Gossen 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 2% volume in TX$ $2,633 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,846
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for gastroenterology
2,175
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~192 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity1,290$25$125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)934$88$150
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes253$77$130
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report233$52$120
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial227$49$115
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy223$58$733
Colonoscopy with biopsy151$118$970
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional106$44$115
Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms99$58$240
New patient office visit (45-59 min)78$93$210
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity60$78$350
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)39$43$55
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare34$174$1,250
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm31$94$835
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope31$123$880
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional17$18$39
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors16$4$20
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$77$170
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes11$54$80
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 ↗
$2,633
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $376/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in TX for gastroenterology
31
Companies
163
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
$2,633 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$100
2023
$236
2022
$189
2021
$310
2020
$295
2019
$583
2018
$921

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$555
ABBVIE INC.
$249
Allergan Inc.
$236
UCB, Inc.
$236
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$175
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$137
GI Supply, Inc.
$122
PFIZER INC.
$119
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$104
Covidien LP
$89
AbbVie Inc.
$79
Celgene Corporation
$59
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$48
Shionogi Inc
$41
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$35
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$30
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$21
VIVUS LLC
$20
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$13
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 39.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVSOLA · Amitiza · CREON · Cimzia · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexilant · Entyvio · Forcep · GATTEX · GIMOTI · Humira · IBSRELA · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · Qsymia · RINVOQ · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Smart Pill · TRULANCE · UCERIS · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · ZENPEP · 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.

Equivalent to $68 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Gossen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Gossen experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gossen performed 1,290 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Gossen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gossen received a total of $2,633 from 31 companies across 163 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. Gossen's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Gossen's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Gossen) 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 →