Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Laurie Gossard, MD
Internal Medicine · Westerville, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gossard
Dr. Laurie Gossard is an internal medicine specialist in Westerville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gossard performed 3,936 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gossard received a total of $8,790 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 538 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gossard 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$8,790 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,936
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
450 | $8 | $13 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
380 | $10 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
345 | $8 | $16 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
320 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
283 | $84 | $170 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
241 | $13 | $36 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
227 | $123 | $175 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
191 | $29 | $70 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
181 | $10 | $23 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
105 | $10 | $34 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
104 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
101 | $72 | $105 |
| 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. |
101 | $55 | $120 |
| Cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol in your body. |
96 | $4 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
93 | $5 | $28 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
91 | $6 | $31 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
64 | $13 | $29 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
59 | $9 | $22 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
58 | $15 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
52 | $14 | $67 |
| Iron level test | 44 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
44 | $9 | $18 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
29 | $26 | $143 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
27 | $40 | $125 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
24 | $4 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
24 | $6 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
23 | $19 | $44 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
21 | $4 | $14 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
19 | $39 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
19 | $143 | $190 |
| 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. |
18 | $16 | $68 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $18 | $44 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
17 | $8 | $22 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
17 | $29 | $45 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $146 | $263 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
13 | $18 | $35 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
11 | $10 | $75 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
11 | $5 | $69 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,790
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,256/year across 7 years
Top 9% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
538
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,419
2023
$1,984
2022
$1,985
2021
$678
2020
$531
2019
$909
2018
$283
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$267
PFIZER INC.
$253
Novo Nordisk Inc
$204
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$172
Lilly USA, LLC
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$161
Amgen Inc.
$120
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$115
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Dexcom, Inc.
$66
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$51
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$43
Corcept Therapeutics
$41
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
CeQur Corporation
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,140
PFIZER INC.
$864
ABBVIE INC.
$808
Lilly USA, LLC
$569
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$519
Amgen Inc.
$409
Abbott Laboratories
$404
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$365
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$333
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$267
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
AbbVie Inc.
$231
Corcept Therapeutics
$219
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$201
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$194
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$132
Dexcom, Inc.
$110
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$93
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Radius Health, Inc.
$63
CeQur Corporation
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$50
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$50
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$43
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$41
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
QOL Medical, LLC
$33
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$31
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Insulet Corporation
$19
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$16
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
997
County median income
$130,088
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
3.1 mi
3.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Gossard is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), 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. Gossard experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gossard performed 450 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Gossard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gossard received a total of $8,790 from 56 companies across 538 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Gossard's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Westerville?
Dr. Gossard's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Gossard) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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