Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Tokita, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
16100 SAND CANYON AVE, Irvine, CA 92618
9494171100
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1447432653 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tokita

Dr. Kenneth Tokita is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Irvine, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tokita performed 6,211 Medicare services across 1,677 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tokita received a total of $19,191 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tokita 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 5% volume in CA $19,191 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,211
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
1,677
Unique beneficiaries
$205
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~345 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
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery
Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session.
1,769 $338 $1,500
CT guidance for radiation therapy
This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery.
1,688 $110 $420
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.
526 $70 $300
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week
A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment.
391 $80 $402
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
351 $8 $10
Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions
Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions.
322 $163 $875
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 195 $59 $200
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.
138 $97 $421
Design and construction of radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment.
108 $417 $1,800
High dose radiation therapy, more than 12 channels
A radiation treatment using a high dose delivered through more than 12 separate channels or beams.
82 $817 $2,500
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 70 $186 $719
Complex radiation therapy planning 68 $140 $579
High precision radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body.
66 $1,692 $3,500
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
64 $27 $105
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
63 $13 $80
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
50 $61 $300
Transrectal ultrasound of prostate
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to create pictures of the prostate gland.
46 $154 $608
3D radiation therapy planning
This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery.
46 $431 $2,807
Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated.
41 $34 $600
Special medical radiation therapy consultation
A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy.
22 $129 $450
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device
This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated.
19 $113 $440
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.
19 $178 $540
Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate
A procedure involving the injection of a biodegradable substance into the tissue surrounding the prostate gland.
18 $2,716 $7,000
Prostate radiation therapy device placement
A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment.
17 $48 $525
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
17 $47 $190
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.
15 $12 $50
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 ↗
$19,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,742/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
113
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,953 (88.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,238 (11.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$372
2023
$379
2022
$508
2021
$266
2020
$69
2019
$461
2018
$17,136

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$129
PFIZER INC.
$55
Teleflex LLC
$48
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$45
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$29
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Augmenix, Inc.
$14,683
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$2,749
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$327
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$205
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$190
Boston Scientific Corporation
$154
PFIZER INC.
$121
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$83
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$72
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$66
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Teleflex LLC
$48
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$39
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$28
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$17
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · Flexitouch Plus · ILLUCCIX · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · SOLESTA · SPACEOAR · SPACEOAR VUE · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · ULTRASOUND PROBE · XTANDI · Xofigo
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 (88%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for radiology - diagnostic in CA.

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Geographic Context

Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
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. Tokita is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Tokita experienced with intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tokita performed 1,769 intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery 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. Tokita receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tokita received a total of $19,191 from 21 companies across 113 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. Tokita's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Irvine?
Dr. Tokita's average Medicare payment per service is $205. 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. Tokita) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →