Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gopi Kasturi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kasturi
Dr. Gopi Kasturi is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Fresno, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kasturi performed 3,603 Medicare services across 1,964 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kasturi received a total of $6,480 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Kasturi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$6,480 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,603
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,964
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,103 | $100 | $405 |
| 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. |
275 | $125 | $521 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
265 | $0 | $10 |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | 242 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
226 | $41 | $400 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
136 | $104 | $1,273 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
119 | $42 | $163 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
119 | $1 | $13 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
108 | $0 | $33 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
104 | $85 | $360 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
77 | $48 | $672 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
66 | $77 | $860 |
| 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. |
58 | $123 | $564 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
51 | $48 | $196 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
48 | $89 | $382 |
| 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. |
45 | $65 | $285 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
41 | $85 | $816 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
39 | $100 | $1,071 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
37 | $57 | $551 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
37 | $167 | $1,498 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
37 | $49 | $764 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
36 | $85 | $321 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
34 | $94 | $749 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
33 | $52 | $377 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
33 | $10 | $166 |
| 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. |
27 | $10 | $69 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
26 | $79 | $339 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
25 | $87 | $870 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $21 | $85 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
22 | $31 | $296 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
20 | $11 | $76 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
18 | $44 | $170 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
15 | $137 | $1,365 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 14 | $104 | $1,335 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
13 | $67 | $718 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
11 | $16 | $170 |
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 ↗$6,480
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $926/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
173
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
$6,480 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,037
2023
$1,087
2022
$578
2021
$474
2020
$537
2019
$1,620
2018
$1,146
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$286
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$269
Boston Scientific Corporation
$235
PAINTEQ LLC
$129
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$35
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,045
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,274
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$481
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$391
PAINTEQ LLC
$323
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$286
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$269
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$267
Stryker Corporation
$198
Avanos Medical
$184
Nuvectra Corporation
$182
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$180
Amgen Inc.
$120
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
BIOTRONIK INC.
$71
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$52
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
SI-BONE, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVOS · ADAPTIVESTIM · Aimovig · Algovita · BIOTRONIK · COOLIEF COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · EVENITY · Evoke · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · GROUPADJUST · General - Pain Management · INFINION · INTELLIS · IVS - IVAS · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Infinion 16 · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LINEAR · Linear 3-6 · Nalu Neurostimulation System · PAINTEQ · Prospera · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · TARGETSTIM · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · Vanta · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in CA.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kasturi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 18 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. Kasturi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kasturi performed 1,103 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kasturi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kasturi received a total of $6,480 from 18 companies across 173 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. Kasturi's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Fresno?
Dr. Kasturi's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Kasturi) 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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