Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Katelan Longfellow, M.D.

Neurology · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195
2065436420
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1245469279 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. Longfellow 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. Longfellow

Dr. Katelan Longfellow is a neurology specialist in Seattle, WA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Longfellow performed 25,303 Medicare services across 621 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Longfellow received a total of $3,022 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Longfellow 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in WA $3,022 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
25,303
Medicare services
Top 2% in WA for neurology
621
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,488 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
24,300 $5 $18
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.
371 $126 $515
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.
244 $84 $365
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 81 $63 $229
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator
Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device.
70 $13 $177
Chemical nerve block for neck muscles
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box.
57 $134 $783
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 48 $140 $631
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
39 $156 $737
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 30 $215 $781
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.
24 $45 $259
Brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes
Electronic analysis of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator. This service includes programming the brain stimulator by a qualified health professional for the first 15 minutes.
22 $36 $146
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.
17 $45 $163
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 ↗
$3,022
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $504/year across 6 years
Top 24% in WA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
33
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
$3,022 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,242
2022
$222
2021
$244
2020
$125
2019
$392
2018
$796

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$977
Medtronic, Inc.
$265
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,121
Medtronic, Inc.
$389
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$353
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$269
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$257
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$125
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$124
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$124
Amgen Inc.
$102
Lilly USA, LLC
$92
AbbVie, Inc.
$67
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Duopa · GENERAL DBS · INGREZZA · NOURIANZ · NUPLAZID · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · SENSIGHT · SenSight · VERCISE · Vercise
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
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. Longfellow is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Longfellow experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Longfellow performed 24,300 botox injection, per unit 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. Longfellow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Longfellow received a total of $3,022 from 11 companies across 33 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. Longfellow's costs compare to other neurologists in Seattle?
Dr. Longfellow's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Longfellow) 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 →
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 →