Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karina Katchko, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104
2065205000
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1003347832 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Katchko 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. Katchko

Dr. Karina Katchko is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Seattle, WA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katchko performed 145 Medicare services across 80 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katchko received a total of $9,744 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 66 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Katchko 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 145 Medicare services $9,744 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
145
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in WA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
80
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
 84 $91 $392
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
 22 $198 $831
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.
 17 $56 $145
Treatment of broken or dislocated upper spine bone
This procedure involves the medical or surgical management of a fracture or dislocation in the upper portion of the spine.
 11 $329 $1,659
Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck.
 11 $199 $1,435
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.
65.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
34.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,744
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,624/year across 6 years
Top 27% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
66
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
$8,800 (90.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$943 (9.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,996
2023
$389
2022
$1,949
2021
$1,399
2020
$943
2018
$67

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,523
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$712
Globus Medical, Inc.
$609
Augmedics Inc.
$152
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,873
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,568
Medwest Associates
$943
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$881
Globus Medical, Inc.
$753
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$346
Augmedics Inc.
$152
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$82
ConvaTec Inc.
$67
Innovation Technologies Inc
$59
Vericel Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIS · ALIF Instruments (Universal) · ALTERA · AQUACEL AG · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CONDUIT · Cervical-Stim · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · IRRISEPT · Irrisept · MACI · MAZOR X SYSTEM · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · PROVIDENCE · Physio-Stim · SKYLINE · SYMPHONY · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · Teligen · Velys · XLIF · Xvision
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
315
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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. Katchko is a mixed practice 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. Katchko experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katchko performed 84 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Katchko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katchko received a total of $9,744 from 11 companies across 66 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. Katchko's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Seattle?
Dr. Katchko's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Katchko) 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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About this page

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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →