Kerry Van Gastel, PA
NPI 1518191543 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kerry Van Gastel, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1518191543).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518191543
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA20230 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
106 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Extensive Shoulder Joint Tissue Using an Endoscope29823 | 29 | $46 |
| Shaving of Part of Shoulder Bone and Repair of Ligament Using an Endoscope29826 | 28 | $25 |
| Repair of Acute Torn Shoulder Rotator Cuff23410 | 19 | $131 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 17 | $73 |
| Partial Removal of Collar Bone at Shoulder Using an Endoscope29824 | 13 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $25–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 54 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 21 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-05
- Last updated
- 2020-06-04
- Certified
- 2020-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kerry Van Gastel's NPI number?
- Kerry Van Gastel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518191543, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kerry Van Gastel's specialty?
- Kerry Van Gastel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kerry Van Gastel located?
- Kerry Van Gastel's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Kerry Van Gastel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kerry Van Gastel is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Kerry Van Gastel accept Medicare?
- Kerry Van Gastel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kerry Van Gastel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kerry Van Gastel's NPI (1518191543) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.