Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rajiv Nagesetty, MD
Optician · Walnut Creek, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nagesetty
Dr. Rajiv Nagesetty is an optician specialist in Walnut Creek, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nagesetty performed 27,837 Medicare services across 3,438 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nagesetty received a total of $6,127 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Nagesetty 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$6,127 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗27,837
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for optician
3,438
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,465 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. |
22,350 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
1,501 | $85 | $325 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
743 | $245 | $1,029 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
466 | $1 | $9 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
414 | $171 | $801 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
402 | $120 | $475 |
| 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. |
361 | $170 | $776 |
| 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. |
230 | $147 | $585 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
181 | $40 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
160 | $71 | $444 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
153 | $123 | $192 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
151 | $158 | $304 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
138 | $1,835 | $8,432 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
95 | $1,062 | $6,350 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
90 | $6,921 | $43,239 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
84 | $7,879 | $40,666 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
70 | $12,200 | $55,670 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
52 | $159 | $602 |
| Groin artery plaque removal via catheter A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the groin using a catheter inserted through the skin or via an open surgical approach, including imaging guidance. |
37 | $12,650 | $16,000 |
| 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. |
33 | $106 | $397 |
| 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. |
30 | $87 | $460 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
28 | $1,479 | $12,543 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
23 | $275 | $1,112 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
16 | $130 | $607 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
16 | $97 | $475 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $148 | $628 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
89.0% medium
10.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,127
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $875/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
157
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
$6,127 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,008
2023
$1,017
2022
$593
2021
$696
2020
$152
2019
$729
2018
$932
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$851
Medtronic, Inc.
$416
Philips North America LLC
$312
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Terumo Medical Corporation
$50
Cook Medical LLC
$48
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$44
Reflow Medical Inc
$38
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,562
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,410
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$851
Abbott Laboratories
$552
Boston Scientific Corporation
$436
Philips North America LLC
$312
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$198
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$186
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$118
Terumo Medical Corporation
$117
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$109
Cook Medical LLC
$48
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$47
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$46
Reflow Medical Inc
$38
CORDIS US CORP.
$34
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0888) PV 018 OTW · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6577) Visions 014 · (6578) Visions 018 · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9283) Stellarex Long · (9284) Stellarex · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ABSOLUTE PRO · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK · COVERA · ClosureFast · DABRA · DABRA laser system · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · Endurant · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDEWIRE · Glidesheath · HAWKONE · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LIFESTREAM · MICROPUNCTURE · MYNX CONTROL · MetaCross · OMNILINK ELITE · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Ranger · Santyl · Services and Other · Stellarex Long · Supera peripheral stent system · Trilogy 100 · Turbo Elite · TurboHawk · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VENASEAL · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,119
Per 100K population
96.3
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
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. Nagesetty is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, with 19 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. Nagesetty experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nagesetty performed 22,350 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. Nagesetty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nagesetty received a total of $6,127 from 20 companies across 157 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. Nagesetty's costs compare to other opticians in Walnut Creek?
Dr. Nagesetty's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Nagesetty) 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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