Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Benjamin Basseri, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Basseri
Dr. Benjamin Basseri is a gastroenterology specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Basseri performed 13,581 Medicare services across 4,345 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Basseri received a total of $36,247 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 963 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Basseri 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$36,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,581
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for gastroenterology
4,345
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
5,547 | $66 | $600 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
2,559 | $32 | $220 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
1,112 | $29 | $220 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
1,104 | $10 | $220 |
| 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. |
703 | $103 | $254 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
699 | $109 | $700 |
| 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. |
434 | $73 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
294 | $97 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
245 | $131 | $600 |
| 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. |
164 | $72 | $153 |
| 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. |
141 | $196 | $4,500 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
97 | $16 | $4,000 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
66 | $162 | $2,500 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
55 | $86 | $400 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
49 | $123 | $4,000 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
49 | $139 | $3,500 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
42 | $157 | $4,000 |
| Anoscopy A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside. |
33 | $106 | $200 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
31 | $83 | $3,000 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $154 | $319 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $141 | $900 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
21 | $215 | $4,000 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
18 | $84 | $2,000 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $100 | $509 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $183 | $800 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure using a flexible tube to examine the lower large bowel and take tissue samples for testing. |
12 | $56 | $2,500 |
| Endoscopic injection of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to deliver an injection into the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
11 | $31 | $4,000 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, low complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 45 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
11 | $82 | $300 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,178/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
963
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,455 (42.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,212 (42.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,580 (15.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,748
2023
$5,321
2022
$7,785
2021
$7,384
2020
$2,692
2019
$2,258
2018
$3,060
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$3,466
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$1,432
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$658
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$449
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$384
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$298
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$220
QOL Medical, LLC
$192
Ardelyx, Inc.
$179
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$130
GENZYME CORPORATION
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Celltrion USA Inc.
$38
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$36
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$6,727
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$4,650
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,844
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$3,598
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,585
AbbVie Inc.
$2,468
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$1,767
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$1,510
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,378
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,292
Ardelyx, Inc.
$606
PFIZER INC.
$531
QOL Medical, LLC
$514
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$487
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$410
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$348
Romark Laboratories, LC
$324
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$298
Allergan Inc.
$280
Celgene Corporation
$246
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$220
Amgen Inc.
$174
GENZYME CORPORATION
$153
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$150
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$150
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$145
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$135
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$115
Shionogi Inc
$109
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$105
Ethicon US, LLC
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$62
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Celltrion USA Inc.
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$35
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (43%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for gastroenterology in CA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
464
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Basseri is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 17 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. Basseri experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Basseri performed 5,547 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Basseri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Basseri received a total of $36,247 from 47 companies across 963 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. Basseri's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Basseri's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Basseri) 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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