Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Caitlin Kesari, MD
Rheumatology · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kesari 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. Kesari
Dr. Caitlin Kesari is a rheumatology specialist in Columbus, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kesari performed 1,793 Medicare services across 1,436 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kesari received a total of $4,959 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Kesari 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 37% volume in OH
$4,959 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,793
Medicare services
Top 37% in OH for rheumatology
1,436
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~128 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 (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. |
302 | $86 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
194 | $8 | $13 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
110 | $10 | $25 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
110 | $5 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
108 | $8 | $16 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
99 | $3 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
87 | $1 | $11 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
68 | $98 | $250 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
63 | $29 | $70 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
58 | $13 | $29 |
| Iron level test | 52 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
52 | $9 | $18 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
49 | $15 | $70 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
42 | $22 | $77 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
42 | $27 | $143 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
39 | $14 | $67 |
| 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. |
39 | $121 | $237 |
| 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. |
38 | $102 | $236 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 30 | $6 | $16 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
26 | $13 | $36 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
24 | $18 | $62 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
23 | $12 | $63 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
22 | $7 | $13 |
| 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. |
21 | $60 | $120 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
17 | $12 | $52 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
15 | $10 | $53 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
14 | $4 | $14 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
13 | $3 | $28 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
12 | $12 | $63 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
12 | $13 | $64 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
12 | $10 | $51 |
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.
3.8% high complexity
4.9% medium
91.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,959
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $826/year across 6 years
Top 36% in OH for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
264
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
$4,895 (98.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$50 (1.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,587
2023
$1,498
2022
$74
2020
$14
2019
$310
2018
$475
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$521
ABBVIE INC.
$454
Amgen Inc.
$365
Lilly USA, LLC
$253
UCB, Inc.
$233
PFIZER INC.
$180
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$169
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$156
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
GENZYME CORPORATION
$35
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$733
Amgen Inc.
$671
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$529
UCB, Inc.
$510
ABBVIE INC.
$454
Lilly USA, LLC
$425
PFIZER INC.
$263
AbbVie, Inc.
$243
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$200
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$133
Genentech USA, Inc.
$124
United Therapeutics Corporation
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$63
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Horizon Pharma plc
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$48
AbbVie Inc.
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$35
SOBI, INC
$20
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · CAMZYOS · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HYRIMOZ · Humira · ILARIS · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · ORENCIA · Otezla · RAYOS · REMODULIN · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · XELJANZ
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
19.9
County median income
$130,088
Nearest hospital
SUN BEHAVIORAL COLUMBUS
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Kesari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kesari experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kesari performed 302 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Kesari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kesari received a total of $4,959 from 23 companies across 264 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. Kesari's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Columbus?
Dr. Kesari's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Kesari) 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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