Provider Profile
Kerry Van Gastel, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kerry Van Gastel
Kerry Van Gastel, PA is a physician assistant based in Palo Alto, CA. Kerry is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. Medicare claims data shows Kerry provided 106 services to 103 patients. The services billed most often include removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope, and repair of acute torn shoulder rotator cuff. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518191543.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (650) 321-4121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
106 services · 103 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
29 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
28 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Repair of acute torn shoulder rotator cuff | Procedure | 23410 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kerry Van Gastel?
Kerry Van Gastel is a physician assistant in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Kerry Van Gastel's address?
Kerry Van Gastel is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kerry Van Gastel?
The number on file is (650) 321-4121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kerry Van Gastel?
Kerry Van Gastel's National Provider Identifier is 1518191543. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Kerry Van Gastel train?
Kerry Van Gastel attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kerry Van Gastel have?
Kerry Van Gastel has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kerry Van Gastel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kerry Van Gastel performs procedures including removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope and repair of acute torn shoulder rotator cuff. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kerry Van Gastel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kerry Van Gastel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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