Santosh Kagathur, M.D.
Santosh Kagathur, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Estero, FL in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Estero area. An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders.
Older · 441dNPPES updated 2025-02-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3501 Health Center Blvd Ste 1119, Estero, FL 34135-8135
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.71%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
5.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
403
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.57M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$40 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Santosh Kagathur's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 18, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
16 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Mailing address
Po Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501324
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Santosh Kagathur
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Santosh Kagathur for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Estero required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santosh Kagathur
Dr. Kagathur is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Estero, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 343-9567.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3501 Health Center Blvd Ste 1119, Estero, FL 34135-8135
Mailing Address
Po Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147
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