Dr. Michael Gatto, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Gatto
Dr. Michael Gatto is an otolaryngology specialist in Palm Springs, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gatto performed 12,380 Medicare services across 3,054 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gatto received a total of $1,322 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Gatto 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,500 | $12 | $20 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
2,352 | $3 | $10 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
1,578 | $7 | $15 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
1,085 | $9 | $20 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
817 | $32 | $76 |
| 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. |
645 | $68 | $136 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
410 | $153 | $300 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
222 | $103 | $196 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
216 | $29 | $61 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
213 | $17 | $34 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
185 | $8 | $15 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
163 | $44 | $113 |
| 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. |
142 | $86 | $175 |
| Voice box exam with endoscope and mirror A diagnostic procedure to examine the voice box using an endoscope and mirror. |
123 | $40 | $143 |
| Computerized hearing test with interpretation A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results. |
90 | $18 | $36 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 88 | $94 | $170 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures the brain's response to sound to determine hearing thresholds. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
87 | $93 | $170 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
86 | $39 | $76 |
| 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. |
56 | $47 | $85 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
54 | $33 | $71 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
54 | $90 | $185 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
54 | $107 | $186 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
54 | $9 | $18 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording the function of the esophagus using a tube inserted through the nose. |
51 | $157 | $249 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
39 | $64 | $141 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
16 | $23 | $50 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Gatto is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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