Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gordon Li, MD

Neurological Surgery · Stanford, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA 94305
6507234000
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1225218043 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. Li 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. Li

Dr. Gordon Li is a neurological surgery specialist in Stanford, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Li performed 409 Medicare services across 336 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Li received a total of $47,164 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Li 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 34% volume in CA $47,164 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
409
Medicare services
Top 34% in CA for neurological surgery
336
Unique beneficiaries
$171
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~23 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
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.
 130 $52 $431
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.
 52 $131 $632
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.
 40 $27 $320
Computer-assisted radiosurgery for additional brain growth
This procedure involves using computer-guided radiation to treat an additional simple growth in the brain during a radiosurgery session.
 34 $184 $1,963
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.
 29 $71 $306
Computer-assisted radiosurgery for first brain growth
This procedure uses computer-guided radiation to treat the first identified simple growth in the brain.
 25 $903 $7,320
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 22 $167 $429
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
 18 $24 $91
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.
 16 $122 $482
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.
 16 $79 $528
Computer-assisted radiosurgery of spine growth, first lesion
A non-invasive procedure using computer-guided radiation to treat a growth on the spine. This code specifically covers the treatment of the first identified growth.
 15 $987 $3,842
Computer-assisted brain procedure
A surgical or diagnostic procedure performed within the brain using computer technology to assist with precision and guidance.
 12 $198 $997
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.
18.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
81.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$47,164
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,738/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
85
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
$44,841 (95.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,323 (4.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$510
2023
$1,260
2022
$1,262
2021
$4,416
2020
$2,984
2019
$27,274
2018
$9,458

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KLS-Martin L.P.
$319
Medtronic, Inc.
$190
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24,431
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$16,367
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,233
Stryker Corporation
$1,358
KLS-Martin L.P.
$690
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY DURAL SEALANT · ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY ET DURAL SEALANT · AIRO · CORE · MATRIXNEURO · MIDAS REX · Mazor X Stealth Edition · N/A · NONE · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · SONONAV · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SYNTHECEL · StealthStation · TRUMATCH · Trudhesa · VIPER
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 (95%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
144
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
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. Li is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Li experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Li performed 130 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Li receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Li received a total of $47,164 from 7 companies across 85 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. Li's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Stanford?
Dr. Li's average Medicare payment per service is $171. 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. Li) 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 →