Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sittilerk Trikalsaransukh, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Kennewick, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
7114 W HOOD PL, Kennewick, WA 99336
5097344885
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1649301961 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Trikalsaransukh

Dr. Sittilerk Trikalsaransukh is a gastroenterology specialist in Kennewick, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trikalsaransukh performed 12,041 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trikalsaransukh received a total of $8,176 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 424 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. Trikalsaransukh 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 1% volume in WA $8,176 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,041
Medicare services
Top 1% in WA for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$22
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
Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio)
This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams.
11,400 $17 $52
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
174 $200 $1,426
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
143 $66 $1,495
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
83 $94 $1,193
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.
65 $96 $348
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.
55 $67 $237
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
38 $52 $223
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
28 $103 $1,000
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.
22 $77 $358
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.
20 $118 $542
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
13 $179 $1,175
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.
95.2% high complexity
2.0% medium
2.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,176
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,168/year across 7 years
Top 11% in WA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
424
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
$1,531
2023
$1,031
2022
$1,649
2021
$1,106
2020
$581
2019
$979
2018
$1,300

Payments by company (2024)

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$430
Lilly USA, LLC
$306
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$300
ABBVIE INC.
$213
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$73
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
PFIZER INC.
$27
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
CapsoVision, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,762
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,694
PFIZER INC.
$898
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$778
ABBVIE INC.
$362
Lilly USA, LLC
$306
Shire North American Group Inc
$200
AbbVie Inc.
$195
AbbVie, Inc.
$195
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$182
Allergan Inc.
$160
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$131
Celgene Corporation
$131
Shionogi Inc
$122
Ardelyx, Inc.
$114
Amgen Inc.
$99
Boston Scientific Corporation
$97
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
UCB, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Organon LLC
$45
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$40
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$27
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$25
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$23
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$22
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
CapsoVision, Inc.
$19
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
QOL Medical, LLC
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVSOLA · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · CapsoCam Plus · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · GATTEX · General - GI Dilatation · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · Linzess · MOTEGRITY · MOTOFEN · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OMVOH · PLENVU · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · Resolution Clip · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUFLAVE · SUPREP · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · Sucraid · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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 →
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
11
County median income
$87,316
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TRIOS HEALTH
5.5 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. Trikalsaransukh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in WA), 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. Trikalsaransukh experienced with vedolizumab infusion (entyvio)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trikalsaransukh performed 11,400 vedolizumab infusion (entyvio) 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. Trikalsaransukh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trikalsaransukh received a total of $8,176 from 39 companies across 424 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. Trikalsaransukh's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Kennewick?
Dr. Trikalsaransukh's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Trikalsaransukh) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →