Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kelly Casperson, M.D.
Urology Physician · Bellingham, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Casperson
Dr. Kelly Casperson is an urology physician in Bellingham, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Casperson performed 1,601 Medicare services across 1,382 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Casperson received a total of $28,757 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 486 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Casperson 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 32% volume in WA
$28,757 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,601
Medicare services
Top 32% in WA for urology physician
1,382
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~84 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. |
278 | $93 | $225 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
227 | $8 | $41 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
200 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
200 | $114 | $342 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
153 | $122 | $655 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
134 | $56 | $431 |
| 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. |
71 | $66 | $152 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
38 | $277 | $2,105 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
29 | $4 | $31 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
26 | $150 | $617 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
26 | $8 | $26 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
25 | $71 | $559 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
24 | $21 | $58 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
19 | $8 | $27 |
| Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope. |
18 | $155 | $609 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
18 | $8 | $22 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
17 | $14 | $371 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
17 | $8 | $29 |
| 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. |
16 | $89 | $224 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $63 | $237 |
| Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina. |
15 | $402 | $1,001 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
12 | $94 | $780 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
12 | $25 | $201 |
| Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall. |
11 | $243 | $1,321 |
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.
9.6% high complexity
16.8% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,757
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,108/year across 7 years
Top 4% in WA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
486
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,085 (59.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,192 (35.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,480 (5.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,640
2023
$1,770
2022
$2,973
2021
$10,219
2020
$7,959
2019
$1,784
2018
$2,412
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$417
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$202
ABBVIE INC.
$191
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$141
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$130
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$94
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$56
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$43
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Axonics, Inc.
$23
Calyxo, Inc.
$23
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
FEMSelect Inc.
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$11,277
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$4,227
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,256
Axonics, Inc.
$2,508
ABBVIE INC.
$1,671
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$672
NeoTract Inc.
$659
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$549
Boston Scientific Corporation
$381
PFIZER INC.
$305
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$277
AbbVie Inc.
$267
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$198
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$189
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$143
Rochester Medical Corporation
$142
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$113
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$113
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$98
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$97
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$87
180 Medical, Inc.
$87
Coloplast Corp
$85
AbbVie, Inc.
$82
Amgen Inc.
$79
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$61
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$61
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$46
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$45
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$38
FEMSelect Inc.
$36
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$34
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Photocure Inc
$31
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Teleflex LLC
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$23
Calyxo, Inc.
$23
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
Retrophin, Inc.
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Profound Medical Corp.
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
UroMed, Inc.
$13
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AVYCAZ · Advantage System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRACAnalysis CDx · BRIDION · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CAPIO · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Cysview · ELIGARD · ENPLACE · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE · GEMTESA · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - ONCOLOGY · GENTLECATH · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OBTRYX · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SEGLENTIS · SPEEDICATH · STATLOCK · SUTENT · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · UPHOLD LITE · UROLIFT · UroLift · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · eCoin Device Kit · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 →
The majority of payments (59%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for urology physician in WA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$80,989
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Casperson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of WA 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. Casperson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Casperson performed 278 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. Casperson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Casperson received a total of $28,757 from 62 companies across 486 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. Casperson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Bellingham?
Dr. Casperson's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Casperson) 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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