Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gordon Nakata, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Hyannis, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nakata
Dr. Gordon Nakata is a neurological surgery specialist in Hyannis, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nakata performed 1,193 Medicare services across 1,084 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nakata received a total of $6,218 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 125 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Nakata 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 MA
$6,218 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,193
Medicare services
Top 4% in MA for neurological surgery
1,084
Unique beneficiaries
$193
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~63 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. |
278 | $68 | $225 |
| 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. |
153 | $83 | $284 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
100 | $128 | $694 |
| 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. |
73 | $42 | $142 |
| 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. |
68 | $125 | $433 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
63 | $122 | $705 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
42 | $754 | $4,970 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
42 | $431 | $2,037 |
| 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. |
41 | $102 | $318 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
38 | $786 | $2,960 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
34 | $182 | $622 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 33 | $56 | $187 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
28 | $259 | $2,046 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
26 | $43 | $353 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
22 | $84 | $528 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
21 | $173 | $1,050 |
| Spinal fusion and bone/disc removal, 1 disc A surgical procedure involving the fusion of lower spine bones and the partial removal of a spine bone or disc through the back. |
21 | $941 | $4,223 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $104 | $362 |
| Spinal fusion with partial bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to join additional segments of the spine. It involves the partial removal of spine bone and disc tissue. |
17 | $156 | $1,329 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
17 | $683 | $2,764 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
16 | $1,363 | $4,571 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
16 | $40 | $103 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
15 | $157 | $566 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
11 | $64 | $190 |
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.
25.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
74.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,218
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $888/year across 7 years
Top 40% in MA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
125
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
$6,003 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$215 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,328
2023
$191
2022
$252
2021
$135
2020
$29
2019
$441
2018
$842
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,813
Cerapedics Inc.
$176
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$174
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$76
Medtronic, Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$3,813
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$856
Medtronic, Inc.
$308
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$283
IRRAS USA, Inc.
$215
Cerapedics Inc.
$176
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$174
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$108
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$86
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Amgen Inc.
$20
ZIMVIE INC.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$18
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATLANTIS · Aliqopa · Battalion PLIF - PS · Biologics · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · CD HORIZON · CLYDESDALE · CONDUIT · EVENITY · GRAFTON · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IRRASflow · Intracept · KEYTRUDA · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Megadyne Ace Blade 700 · Mobi-C · NEURO-ELECTROCAUTERY (MONOPOLAR AND BIPOLAR) · O-ARM · O-ARM-Spine · OPDIVO · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Other - Miscellaneous · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PRESTIGE · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · RIALTO · ROI-C · STRATA · Spinal Pak 2 · T2 STRATOSPHERE · VERTEX · VYXEOS · Velys
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$94,452
Nearest hospital
CAPE COD HOSPITAL
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. Nakata is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Nakata experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nakata performed 278 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. Nakata receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nakata received a total of $6,218 from 19 companies across 125 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. Nakata's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Hyannis?
Dr. Nakata's average Medicare payment per service is $193. 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. Nakata) 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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