Specialty Directory
Anesthesiology in Santa Monica, CA
Federal CMS data for 7 anesthesiology providers practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
7
Providers
Median industry payments
$286
7
Anesthesiology Providers
in Santa Monica, CA
$286
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
84
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
Anesthesiology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Anesthesiology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERKASSKY, DANIEL MD | 186 | — | Anesthesia for total hip replacement | $229 (2019-2024) | — | Very High |
| VIDATO, LISA MD | 172 | — | Anesthesia for total knee replacement | $1,056 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| RAKOFF, DAVID M.D. | 141 | — | Anesthesia for total knee replacement | $286 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| MCDONALD, DANIEL M.D. | 84 | — | Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging | $597 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| GOVAN, RIKESH M.D. | 70 | — | Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel | $176 (2019-2024) | — | Very High |
| LOUY, CHARLES MD | 52 | — | Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | $310 (2018-2020) | — | Very High |
| TSAKOS, DREW MD | 37 | — | Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel | $78 (2020-2022) | — | Very High |
Note: Anesthesiology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Anesthesiology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Cardiac & Interventional (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| CHERKASSKY, DANIEL | 186 | $229 |
| VIDATO, LISA | 172 | $1,056 |
| RAKOFF, DAVID | 141 | $286 |
Cardiac Surgery (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| MCDONALD, DANIEL | 84 | $597 |
| GOVAN, RIKESH | 70 | $176 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LOUY, CHARLES | 52 | $310 |
| TSAKOS, DREW | 37 | $78 |