Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Ross, MD

Gastroenterology · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101
2062236600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1063575587 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. Ross 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. Ross

Dr. Andrew Ross is a gastroenterology specialist in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ross performed 237 Medicare services across 223 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ross received a total of $101,535 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ross 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 237 Medicare services $101,535 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
237
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in WA for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
223
Unique beneficiaries
$158
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
45 $92 $1,178
Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy
A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus.
31 $167 $691
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
29 $201 $1,382
Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging
A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope.
26 $20 $83
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
21 $329 $1,302
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
19 $91 $917
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
18 $127 $1,221
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth.
13 $122 $551
Esophageal sensation study by balloon distension
This procedure evaluates how the esophagus senses pressure or stretching by inflating a small balloon within the esophagus.
13 $42 $137
Endoscopic incision of lower esophageal muscle
A procedure to cut the muscle of the lower esophagus using an endoscope.
11 $681 $2,206
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
11 $102 $1,333
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.
8.9% high complexity
61.2% medium
30.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$101,535
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,505/year across 7 years
Top 2% in WA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
116
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$74,430 (73.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,479 (20.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,626 (6.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,288
2023
$5,806
2022
$14,116
2021
$6,044
2020
$1,654
2019
$26,526
2018
$29,100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus Corporation
$15,603
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$2,350
Boston Scientific Corporation
$305
Olympus America Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49,980
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32,510
Olympus Corporation
$15,603
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$2,350
Cook Medical LLC
$637
Olympus America Inc.
$220
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Celgene Corporation
$47
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APOLLO ESG System · AXIOS · Axios · COOK MEDICAL BILIARY · COOK MEDICAL HEMOSTASIS · Cook Medical Hemospray · Cook Medical Hemostasis · Cook Medical Metal Stents · EVIS EXERA III COLONOVIDEOSCOPE · EVIS EXERA III DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE · EVIS X1 VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER · EXALT · EXALT BX 4 · EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER · EXALT Model D · EndoClot Air Compressor · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - HEMOSTASIS · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · HEMOSPRAY · ORISE · SPYBITE · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · THERAPIES · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
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 →

The majority of payments (73%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for gastroenterology in WA.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
223
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ross is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers, with 19 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. Ross experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ross performed 45 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Ross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ross received a total of $101,535 from 8 companies across 116 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. Ross's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Seattle?
Dr. Ross's average Medicare payment per service is $158. 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. Ross) 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 →