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Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1975)

Professional interests include: acid reflux (GERD), colon cancer, intestinal (bowel) problems, and more.

6006 S River Road
Norfolk, VA 23505

(757) 575-1784

Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC and TIDEWATER GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC.

Office Locations

Sentara Health

112 Gainsborough Square Suite 200
Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 547-0798

(757) 547-0145

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6006 S River Road
Norfolk, VA 23505

(757) 575-1784

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Some issues Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2023, Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	683
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	335
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
minimally invasive procedures	335
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	26
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	757
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	415
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
minimally invasive procedures	415
preventive care	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	205
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	111
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	741
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	369
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262
minimally invasive procedures	369
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	189

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	201
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	81
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	24
diagnostic procedures	211
doctor visit	797
gastrointestinal procedures	379
hospital care	341
inpatient care	341
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	379
preventive care	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	211

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	916

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	420
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	182
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	39
diagnostic procedures	306
doctor visit	929
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	507
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	507
preventive care	138
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	306

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	236
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	108
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	28
diagnostic procedures	298
doctor visit	876
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	467
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
lab tests	28
minimally invasive procedures	467
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	298

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	83
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	18
diagnostic procedures	249
doctor visit	820
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	408
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	408
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	249

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	248
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	88
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	26
chemotherapy	26
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	692
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	407
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248
minimally invasive procedures	433
preventive care	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	201
Hispanic	20
Asian	16
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	84
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	19
chemotherapy	19
diabetes management	16
diagnostic procedures	199
doctor visit	572
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	327
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	16
minimally invasive procedures	346
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	199

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	52
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	22
chemotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	627
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	305
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	327
preventive care	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	163

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	47
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	204
doctor visit	633
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	348
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	348
preventive care	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	204

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	61
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

anastomosis	19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	22
catheterization	19
chemotherapy	22
diabetes management	25
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	738
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	387
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	394
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	199
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	534
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	228
85 and over	81
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	382

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1975)

Residency: Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

TIDEWATER GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan J. Gamsey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,153 Humira $750	Rinvoq $510	Creon $259	Mavyret $250	Skyrizi $234	Other $149
AbbVie, Inc.	$2,077 Humira $1,207	Mavyret $227	Viekira $128	Creon $109	Lupron $102	Other $306
Pfizer Inc.	$2,050 XELJANZ $214	INFLECTRA $131	COMIRNATY $17	$1,689
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,675 XIFAXAN $1,423	Trulance $139	Uceris $70	Relistor $43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,520 SIMPONI $765	STELARA $582	SIMPONI ARIA $129	OLYSIO $28	REMICADE $15
Other	$9,903 ENTYVIO $1,053	ZEPOSIA $602	XIFAXAN $540	Injectafer $532	SUCRAID $387	Other $6,788

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,084
Travel and Lodging	$1,159
Education	$133

Biography

Dr. Alan Gamsey's specialty is adult gastroenterology. His areas of clinical interest consist of colon cancer, colonoscopy, and acid reflux (GERD). He is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health. Dr. Gamsey attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital for residency.