Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shivinder Deol, MD
Family Medicine · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Deol 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. Deol
Dr. Shivinder Deol is a family medicine specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Deol performed 57,194 Medicare services across 2,413 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Deol received a total of $448 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Deol 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
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$448 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗57,194
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for family medicine
2,413
Unique beneficiaries
$4
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
46,670 | $0 | $0 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
3,152 | $11 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
1,345 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,158 | $92 | $181 |
| Pyridoxine HCl injection, 100 mg An injection of pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, administered at a dose of 100 mg. |
771 | $8 | $29 |
| Progesterone injection, per 50 mg An injection of the hormone progesterone administered in 50 mg increments. |
737 | $1 | $15 |
| Estradiol valerate injection, up to 10 mg An injection of estradiol valerate, a form of estrogen, with a dosage of up to 10 mg. |
725 | $7 | $30 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
425 | $0 | $20 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
250 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
203 | $65 | $125 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
179 | $42 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
179 | $40 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
157 | $133 | $219 |
| Annual depression screening | 148 | $19 | $200 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
126 | $1 | $10 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
112 | $43 | $90 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
90 | $37 | $85 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
85 | $50 | $110 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
82 | $8 | $53 |
| 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. |
65 | $9 | $70 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
60 | $26 | $75 |
| Therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes A therapy procedure involving massage techniques. The code covers each 15-minute increment of the service. |
54 | $21 | $75 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
51 | $42 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $117 | $238 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
37 | $95 | $222 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
37 | $90 | $203 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
37 | $87 | $200 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
32 | $27 | $100 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
31 | $0 | $97 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
28 | $9 | $100 |
| Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg | 28 | $2 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
22 | $169 | $360 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
16 | $33 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
15 | $32 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
14 | $142 | $375 |
| Noninvasive vascular diagnostic study A test that evaluates blood flow and vessel function without using invasive procedures. It assesses the circulatory system to identify potential issues. |
13 | $105 | $400 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $176 | $302 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
95.8% medium
4.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$448
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $75/year across 6 years
Top 38% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
11
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
$448 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$78
2023
$55
2022
$125
2020
$35
2019
$135
2018
$20
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Exact Sciences Corporation
$78
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Exelixis Inc.
$135
Exact Sciences Corporation
$133
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cabometyx · Cologuard Collection Kit · KRYSTEXXA · SHINGRIX · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
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.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
206
Per 100K population
22.6
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
0.0 mi
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. Deol is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Deol experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Deol performed 46,670 testosterone injection 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. Deol receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Deol received a total of $448 from 5 companies across 11 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. Deol's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bakersfield?
Dr. Deol's average Medicare payment per service is $4. 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. Deol) 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 →
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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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