Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kathleen Furlong, NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
26800 CROWN VALLEY PKWY, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
9495428002
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1205101987 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Furlong from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Furlong

Dr. Kathleen Furlong is a nurse practitioner - adult health in Mission Viejo, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Furlong performed 561 Medicare services across 487 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Furlong received a total of $6,639 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - adult health. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Furlong is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 16% volume in CA $6,639 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
561
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for nurse practitioner - adult health
487
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~40 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
206 $62 $245
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
180 $87 $346
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
106 $112 $447
Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour
A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process.
69 $87 $347
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,639
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,660/year across 4 years
Top 3% in CA for nurse practitioner - adult health
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
355
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,618 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$22 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,880
2023
$1,470
2022
$1,264
2021
$2,026

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$565
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$298
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$161
PFIZER INC.
$143
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$63
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
Eisai Inc.
$49
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$44
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Neurelis, Inc.
$36
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$23
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$22
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
ARGENX US, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,593
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$599
AbbVie Inc.
$443
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$400
Biogen, Inc.
$380
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$299
SK Life Science, Inc.
$267
Allergan, Inc.
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$194
PFIZER INC.
$183
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$131
Lundbeck LLC
$111
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Eisai Inc.
$93
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$82
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$72
ARGENX US, INC.
$67
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$61
UCB, Inc.
$58
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$44
Corium, LLC
$42
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
GENZYME CORPORATION
$40
EMD Serono, Inc.
$36
Neurelis, Inc.
$36
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Cala Health, Inc.
$30
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
GE HealthCare
$23
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$22
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$22
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$20
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$16
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$14
CSL Behring
$12
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for nurse practitioner - adult health in CA.

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Geographic Context

Adult-health nurse practitioners within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Furlong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Furlong experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Furlong performed 206 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Furlong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Furlong received a total of $6,639 from 51 companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Furlong's costs compare to other adult-health nurse practitioners in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Furlong's average Medicare payment per service is $83. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Furlong) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →