Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians › Obstetrics & Gynecology
About this specialty
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]<br/>Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification<br/>Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| BARRY JACOBSON, MD | GLEN MILLS, PA | $3,989,845 |
| ERIC THOMAS, MD | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,218,048 |
| PRIYA THIRUMLAI, MD | SEVERN, MD | $1,238,646 |
| ERNESTO GOMEZ, M.D. | MESA, AZ | $882,497 |
| DESIREE CLARKE, MD | LAKE WORTH, FL | $746,615 |
| CARYN HOLLANDER, MD | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $723,165 |
| THERESA SOTO, MD | HERNDON, VA | $690,996 |
| JOSEPH GAUTA, MD | NAPLES, FL | $662,476 |
| CARL LORD, M.D. | COLUMBIA, MD | $652,859 |
| JOHN INMAN, MD | ALBANY, GA | $608,478 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
Taxonomy definitions from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (public domain). Provider counts derived from NPPES; payment figures from CMS Medicare data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, NUCC, or any government agency.