Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anshuman Bansal, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · La Jolla, 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. Bansal 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. Bansal
Dr. Anshuman Bansal is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bansal performed 14,059 Medicare services across 1,407 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bansal received a total of $9,841 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Bansal 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
$9,841 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,059
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,407
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
11,043 | $0 | $3 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
1,690 | $0 | $1 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
220 | $7 | $47 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
177 | $24 | $188 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
69 | $33 | $240 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
58 | $35 | $294 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
56 | $100 | $796 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
55 | $281 | $1,884 |
| 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. |
53 | $10 | $176 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
52 | $25 | $217 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
50 | $30 | $225 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
49 | $58 | $375 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
44 | $26 | $226 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
34 | $33 | $453 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $26 | $279 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
28 | $157 | $1,090 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
27 | $32 | $284 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
25 | $31 | $217 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
24 | $62 | $706 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
24 | $113 | $1,007 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
20 | $29 | $213 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
20 | $50 | $614 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
17 | $22 | $175 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
17 | $87 | $630 |
| 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. |
16 | $32 | $300 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
15 | $218 | $1,522 |
| MRI of abdomen with and without contrast An MRI scan of the abdomen using contrast dye before and after administration to create detailed images of internal structures. |
15 | $267 | $1,884 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
15 | $78 | $591 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
15 | $72 | $513 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
14 | $360 | $2,334 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
14 | $307 | $2,111 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $24 | $220 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
13 | $8 | $51 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
13 | $23 | $124 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $29 | $199 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
12 | $34 | $215 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
11 | $41 | $263 |
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 ↗$9,841
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,406/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
168
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
$9,841 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$546
2023
$358
2022
$1,077
2021
$522
2020
$171
2019
$2,565
2018
$4,602
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$199
Ethicon US, LLC
$126
Stryker Corporation
$98
Eisai Inc.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,467
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,966
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,178
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,171
Boston Scientific Corporation
$535
Stryker Corporation
$450
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$431
Cook Medical LLC
$347
Inari Medical, Inc.
$199
Ethicon US, LLC
$161
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$111
Eisai Inc.
$98
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$94
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
EISAI INC.
$64
Terumo Medical Corporation
$63
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$60
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$49
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$42
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$37
MicroVention, Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$25
Covidien LP
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$13
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALPHAVAC · AVAFLEX · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · Aspira · BALVERSA · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CONCERTOTM · COVERA · Certus 140 · Concerto · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Drainage · Cook Medical Filters · DUOPA · Doptelet · EMBOLD Fibered · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GALAXY · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL EMBOLICS · IDC · IN.PACT AV · INJECTAFER · IVAS · Indigo · KEYTRUDA · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LIBTAYO · LUTATHERA · Lenvima · Neuwave · Nexavar · ONCOZENE · OPDIVO · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · S · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SPINEJACK · Solero · Stivarga · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Administration Set · VISUAL-ICE · VenaSeal · Vitrakvi · WEB ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION SYSTEM
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 4% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
3,477
Per 100K population
105.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
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. Bansal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Bansal experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bansal performed 11,043 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Bansal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bansal received a total of $9,841 from 32 companies across 168 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. Bansal's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in La Jolla?
Dr. Bansal's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Bansal) 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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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.
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