Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in Santa Monica, CA
Federal CMS data for 7 rheumatology providers practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
7
Providers
Median industry payments
$1,550
7
Rheumatology Providers
in Santa Monica, CA
$1,550
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,069
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.
Rheumatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Rheumatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSKO, THOMAS M.D. | 18,446 | — | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $8,332 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| TROUM, ORRIN MD | 7,064 | — | Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) | $1,750,697 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| RUBENSTEIN, ELYSE MD | 3,166 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $16,162 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| YANG, HOWARD MD | 1,069 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,476 (2019-2024) | — | Very High |
| KERMANI, TANAZ M.D. | 914 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $719 (2018-2023) | — | Very High |
| CHOI, KRISTAL M.D. | 803 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,550 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| GUPTA, SMITA MD | 122 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $574 (2018-2022) | — | Very High |
Note: Rheumatology 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
Rheumatology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| TROUM, ORRIN | 7,064 | $1,750,697 |
| RUBENSTEIN, ELYSE | 3,166 | $16,162 |
| YANG, HOWARD | 1,069 | $1,476 |
| KERMANI, TANAZ | 914 | $719 |
| CHOI, KRISTAL | 803 | $1,550 |
| GUPTA, SMITA | 122 | $574 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| SUSKO, THOMAS | 18,446 | $8,332 |