Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sarah Vankova, M.D.

Anesthesiology · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3724 20TH ST, San Francisco, CA 94110
5037045753
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1255534129 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Vankova 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. Vankova

Dr. Sarah Vankova is an anesthesiology specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vankova performed 378 Medicare services across 376 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vankova received a total of $939 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Vankova 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 11% volume in CA $939 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
378
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for anesthesiology
376
Unique beneficiaries
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~21 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
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
 165 $112 $1,258
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
 93 $107 $1,241
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
 70 $129 $1,580
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
 50 $111 $1,356
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 ↗
$939
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $134/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
42
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
$877 (93.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62 (6.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$331
2023
$375
2022
$18
2021
$123
2020
$18
2019
$56
2018
$19

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$121
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Celltrion USA Inc.
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$29
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 72.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$244
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$126
Lilly USA, LLC
$121
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Celltrion USA Inc.
$107
Acacia Pharma Inc
$49
QOL Medical, LLC
$40
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BARHEMSYS · CLENPIQ · DIFICID · ENTYVIO · OCALIVA · OMVOH · REMICADE · STELARA · SUCRAID · Sucraid · TREMFYA · Trulance · VEGZELMA · XIFAXAN · YUFLYMA · ZENPEP
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
711
Per 100K population
85.0
County median income
$141,446
Nearest hospital
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER - MISSION BERNAL
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. Vankova is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Vankova experienced with anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vankova performed 165 anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy 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. Vankova receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vankova received a total of $939 from 13 companies across 42 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. Vankova's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in San Francisco?
Dr. Vankova's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Vankova) 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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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 →