Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kerry van Gastel, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1518191543
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 4, 2020
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PA20230

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518191543. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
231
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$10,862
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 98 80 $7
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 30 30 $39
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 26 11 $124
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 23 23 $26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 21 21 $75
23410 Repair of acute torn shoulder rotator cuff 18 18 $132
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope 15 15 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Carlsmed, Inc. 1 $22.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
138
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$1,453
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 47 42 $165
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 29 $471
Celecoxib Generic 27 0 $556
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $153
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 11 $109

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kerry van Gastel's medical specialty?
Dr. Kerry van Gastel practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Kerry van Gastel practice?
Dr. Kerry van Gastel practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Kerry van Gastel's NPI?
Dr. Kerry van Gastel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518191543, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kerry van Gastel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kerry van Gastel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kerry van Gastel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope (HCPCS 29823); Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7324). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.