Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Gass, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine · Tyler, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gass
Dr. George Gass is a critical care medicine specialist in Tyler, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gass performed 1,543 Medicare services across 1,227 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gass received a total of $12,699 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 510 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Gass 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 19% volume in TX
$12,699 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,543
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for critical care medicine
1,227
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
216 | $167 | $614 |
| 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. |
207 | $89 | $238 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
140 | $90 | $234 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
127 | $9 | $40 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
103 | $131 | $457 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
97 | $7 | $32 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
75 | $61 | $163 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
68 | $9 | $41 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
62 | $18 | $75 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
61 | $39 | $95 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
60 | $7 | $56 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $114 | $365 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
45 | $39 | $885 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
42 | $17 | $88 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
33 | $2 | $406 |
| 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. |
30 | $57 | $160 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
29 | $27 | $61 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
24 | $71 | $302 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
24 | $105 | $984 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $26 | $96 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
16 | $13 | $97 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
12 | $51 | $204 |
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 ↗$12,699
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,814/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for critical care medicine
48
Companies
510
Individual payments
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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
$12,687 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,872
2023
$1,726
2022
$1,707
2021
$1,449
2020
$1,812
2019
$2,076
2018
$2,058
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,706
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,398
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,196
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$1,193
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,112
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,021
Covidien LP
$972
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$481
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$425
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$419
Genentech USA, Inc.
$196
GENZYME CORPORATION
$135
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$106
United Therapeutics Corporation
$104
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$103
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$95
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$83
Electromed, Inc.
$75
Baxter Healthcare
$72
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$60
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$53
CSL Behring
$51
Inogen, Inc.
$45
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$35
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$31
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$27
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Shionogi Inc
$22
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Grifols USA, LLC
$17
HOSPIRA, INC.
$17
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
INOGEN, INC.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Body Vision Medical Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% 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 $823 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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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. Gass is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 20 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. Gass experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gass performed 216 critical care, first 30-74 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. Gass receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gass received a total of $12,699 from 48 companies across 510 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. Gass's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Tyler?
Dr. Gass's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Gass) 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.
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