Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in Altoona, PA
Federal CMS data for 3 gastroenterology providers practicing in Altoona, PA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
3
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,749
3
Gastroenterology Providers
in Altoona, PA
$2,749
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,151
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALKHAFAJI, RAJIH M.D. | 1,362 | 893 | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $2,749 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (81%) | Very High |
| KERSTETTER, DAVID M.D. | 1,151 | 751 | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $1,467 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (65%) | Very High |
| MCKIBBIN, RALPH M.D. | 201 | 133 | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $74,753 (2018-2023) | Consulting (96%) | 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.