Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eli Kupperman, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Santa Barbara, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
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. Kupperman 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. Kupperman
Dr. Eli Kupperman is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kupperman performed 13,289 Medicare services across 2,373 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kupperman received a total of $34,666 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 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. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kupperman 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$34,666 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,289
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,373
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
8,074 | $7 | $25 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint. |
1,682 | $8 | $52 |
| 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. |
1,202 | $99 | $450 |
| 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. |
565 | $93 | $400 |
| 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. |
418 | $29 | $149 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 282 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
252 | $73 | $300 |
| 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. |
215 | $79 | $450 |
| 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. |
137 | $35 | $150 |
| 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. |
92 | $122 | $700 |
| 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. |
64 | $28 | $147 |
| 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. |
54 | $138 | $600 |
| 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. |
49 | $35 | $188 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
27 | $23 | $98 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | 22 | $301 | $3,100 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $129 | $850 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
21 | $1,151 | $6,050 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
20 | $137 | $2,600 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
18 | $72 | $350 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
17 | $139 | $1,600 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
17 | $13 | $50 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
16 | $883 | $4,450 |
| Knee arthroscopy for removal of loose body or cartilage shaving A surgical knee arthroscopy procedure to remove loose bodies or foreign objects, or to shave damaged articular cartilage. This is performed in a different compartment of the knee during another surgical knee arthroscopy. |
12 | $69 | $350 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
11 | $58 | $250 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
80.1% medium
19.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,666
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,952/year across 7 years
Top 1% 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.
24
Companies
70
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$26,934 (77.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,326 (12.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,407 (9.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,755
2023
$417
2022
$526
2021
$353
2020
$171
2019
$29,267
2018
$2,178
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,009
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$297
Stryker Corporation
$268
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$76
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$44
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$38
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$25,684
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,201
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$2,163
DJO, LLC
$1,250
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,022
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$743
Stryker Corporation
$710
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$116
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$106
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
$105
Vericel Corporation
$103
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$90
Bioventus LLC
$83
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$56
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$44
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$38
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$26
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$24
Team_Makena_LLC
$23
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$20
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 86.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exogen · Exparel · FLOSEAL · GAMMA · HEALICOIL REGENESORB · Hymovis · INBONE · INSPACE · MACI · MAKO · Miami J · NA · ORTHOVISC · Other - Miscellaneous · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PROFYLE · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · Physio-Stim · REGENETEN Shoulder · Supartz FX Sodium Hyaluronate · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TFN-Advance · VA-LCP
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 (78%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% 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
217
Per 100K population
48.9
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Kupperman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kupperman experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kupperman performed 8,074 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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. Kupperman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kupperman received a total of $34,666 from 24 companies across 70 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. Kupperman's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Kupperman's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Kupperman) 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.
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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