Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Kersten, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Hendersonville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Kersten
Dr. Andrew Kersten is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hendersonville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kersten performed 4,210 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kersten received a total of $46,793 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kersten 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in NC
$46,793 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,210
Medicare services
Top 10% in NC for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
1,824 | $13 | $42 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
904 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
259 | $67 | $221 |
| 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. |
252 | $25 | $86 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
178 | $53 | $276 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
174 | $33 | $126 |
| 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. |
144 | $87 | $312 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
105 | $30 | $95 |
| 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. |
100 | $113 | $407 |
| 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. |
50 | $71 | $273 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
39 | $37 | $116 |
| 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. |
35 | $25 | $93 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
31 | $37 | $116 |
| 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. |
25 | $1,115 | $6,117 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $23 | $79 |
| Total knee replacement | 15 | $969 | $4,680 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
12 | $106 | $496 |
| 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. |
12 | $126 | $705 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
12 | $14 | $44 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
11 | $839 | $4,492 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
11 | $94 | $637 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.9% high complexity
69.3% medium
29.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$46,793
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,685/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NC for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
190
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,330
2023
$8,006
2022
$2,608
2021
$5,715
2020
$4,197
2019
$3,982
2018
$8,956
Payments by company (2024)
Arthrex, Inc.
$12,654
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$449
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$87
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Curonix LLC
$19
Nevro Corp.
$18
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$38,491
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$6,895
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$565
Stryker Corporation
$100
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$99
Bioventus LLC
$97
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$87
Inari Medical, Inc.
$74
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$48
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$38
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$33
DJO, LLC
$25
ERMI Inc.
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Curonix LLC
$19
Nevro Corp.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
Axonics, Inc.
$17
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1688 · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEMS · ARTHROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY & FRACTURE VIP TECHNOLOGY · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEMS · ATTUNE · Arthrex · Axonics · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES AUTOLOGOUS BLOOD PRODUCTS BONE MARROW · Cervical-Stim · Durolane · EASYFUSE · EBI Bone Healing System · ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Exparel · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GELSYN-3 · GMK SPHERE · Hyalgan · Hymovis · KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS SUSPENSORY FIXATION ACL TIGHTROPE · NA · PENTA · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · Persona · Physio-Stim · Regeneten · S · SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS · SHOULDER IMPLANTS OTHER OTHER · Senza · Tricera Handpiece · Xeomin · ZYNRELEF
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
62
County median income
$67,623
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Kersten is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NC), 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. Kersten experienced with hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kersten performed 1,824 hymovis intra-articular injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kersten receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kersten received a total of $46,793 from 23 companies across 190 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kersten's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville?
Dr. Kersten's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Kersten) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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