Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in Santa Barbara, CA
Federal CMS data for 8 gastroenterology providers practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
8
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,093
8
Gastroenterology Providers
in Santa Barbara, CA
$2,093
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,908
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 — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Gastroenterology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Gastroenterology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOVACS, BRENT MD | 3,082 | 2,345 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $316 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (67%) | Very High |
| AGUIRRE, THOMAS M.D. | 2,793 | 1,961 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $468 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (75%) | Very High |
| EGAN, JAMES M.D. | 2,264 | 2,149 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $1,663 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| CAVES, THOMAS M.D. | 1,942 | 1,769 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $4,682 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (97%) | Very High |
| DEROSA, VINCENT M.D. | 1,874 | 1,777 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $16,602 (2018-2024) | Consulting (55%) | Very High |
| HAHN, WILLIAM M.D. | 1,489 | 1,460 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $4,519 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| VAN DEVENTER, GARY MD | 1,095 | 1,006 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $2,523 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (94%) | Very High |
| SALVO, REBECCA DO | 693 | 675 | Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy | $1,210 (2020-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Gastroenterology 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
Gastroenterology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KOVACS, BRENT | 3,082 | $316 |
| AGUIRRE, THOMAS | 2,793 | $468 |
| CAVES, THOMAS | 1,942 | $4,682 |
| DEROSA, VINCENT | 1,874 | $16,602 |
| VAN DEVENTER, GARY | 1,095 | $2,523 |
| SALVO, REBECCA | 693 | $1,210 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| EGAN, JAMES | 2,264 | $1,663 |
| HAHN, WILLIAM | 1,489 | $4,519 |