Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pratheek Kakkasseril, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Youngstown, OH
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. Kakkasseril
Dr. Pratheek Kakkasseril is a vascular surgery physician in Youngstown, OH, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kakkasseril performed 849 Medicare services across 446 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kakkasseril received a total of $21,145 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 256 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Kakkasseril 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in OH
$21,145 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗849
Medicare services
Top 21% in OH for vascular surgery physician
446
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
273 | $44 | $101 |
| Oxygen chamber therapy management This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. |
73 | $82 | $195 |
| 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. |
44 | $64 | $203 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
43 | $359 | $1,087 |
| 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. |
41 | $63 | $134 |
| 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. |
38 | $29 | $64 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
37 | $26 | $58 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
35 | $16 | $36 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $126 | $291 |
| 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. |
31 | $34 | $84 |
| 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. |
30 | $114 | $247 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
29 | $19 | $45 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
26 | $183 | $384 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
23 | $215 | $790 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
22 | $153 | $392 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
16 | $493 | $1,163 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
15 | $112 | $235 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
14 | $166 | $3,525 |
| 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. |
14 | $61 | $104 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
12 | $14 | $30 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,145
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,021/year across 7 years
Top 11% in OH for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
256
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
$14,223 (67.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,575 (21.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,049 (9.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$298 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,599
2023
$1,001
2022
$8,990
2021
$1,543
2020
$61
2019
$5,692
2018
$1,260
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,049
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$298
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$93
Organogenesis Inc.
$65
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$42
Kerecis Limited
$21
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,758
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$4,575
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,151
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$718
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$332
Organogenesis Inc.
$286
PFIZER INC.
$263
Cook Medical LLC
$252
Abbott Laboratories
$145
DAVOL INC.
$132
Celgene Corporation
$125
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$124
ABIOMED
$122
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$115
Amgen Inc.
$109
Vasorum USA Inc.
$109
Kerecis Limited
$107
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$105
ConvaTec Inc.
$84
EKOS Corporation
$70
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$64
Cook Incorporated
$58
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
KCI USA, Inc.
$41
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$35
KCI USA, Inc
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12
Terumo Medical Corporation
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Z-Medica, LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 82.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · ACell · AQUACEL · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL Ag Advantage Surgical · Abre · Apligraf · BRILINTA · C3 Delivery System · CELT ACD · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL CUSTOM MADE DEVICE · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Corlanor · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX PL · GlideWire · HAWKONE · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Integra · JARDIANCE · JETI · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUTONIX · LUX DX · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MYNX CONTROLTM · Oasis · Otezla · PREVENA · Protege EverFlex · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · QuikClot · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Santyl · TCC-EZ · TOURGUIDE STEERABLE SHEATH · TrailBlazer · TurboHawk · UPTRAVI · VIGILANT · 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 (67%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$55,576
Nearest hospital
GENERATIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-YOUNGSTOWN LLC
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. Kakkasseril is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of OH peers, with 16 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. Kakkasseril experienced with skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kakkasseril performed 273 skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less 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. Kakkasseril receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kakkasseril received a total of $21,145 from 37 companies across 256 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. Kakkasseril's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Youngstown?
Dr. Kakkasseril's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Kakkasseril) 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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