Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marguerite Gibson, ARNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Bellingham, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3645 E MCLEOD RD, Bellingham, WA 98226
3606762220
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1376503227 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. Gibson 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. Gibson

Dr. Marguerite Gibson is a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner in Bellingham, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gibson performed 319 Medicare services across 124 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gibson received a total of $3,819 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. 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. Gibson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 26% volume in WA $3,819 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
319
Medicare services
Top 26% in WA for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner
124
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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
Psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes
A combined session involving psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit lasting 30 minutes.
135 $38 $125
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.
127 $64 $152
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.
57 $50 $144
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 ↗
$3,819
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $955/year across 4 years
Top 4% in WA for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
219
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
$3,819 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$920
2023
$710
2022
$1,097
2021
$1,092

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alkermes, Inc.
$162
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$160
Lundbeck LLC
$127
Almatica Pharma LLC
$97
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$42
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$24
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Lundbeck LLC
$566
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$512
Alkermes, Inc.
$457
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$336
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$305
ABBVIE INC.
$253
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$216
AbbVie Inc.
$209
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$201
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$161
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Almatica Pharma LLC
$97
ITI, Inc.
$85
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$64
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$42
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Indivior Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · CAPLYTA · COBENFY · HETLIOZ · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · LATUDA · LOREEV XR · NUEDEXTA · Nuedexta · PERSERIS · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · SPRAVATO · TRINTELLIX · VRAYLAR
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 4% for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner in WA.

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Geographic Context

Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$80,989
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
4.3 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Gibson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of WA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gibson experienced with psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gibson performed 135 psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes 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. Gibson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gibson received a total of $3,819 from 21 companies across 219 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. Gibson's costs compare to other psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners in Bellingham?
Dr. Gibson's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Gibson) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →