Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Korc, MD, INC.
Gastroenterology · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery
— Surgically focused practice
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Korc
Dr. Paul Korc is a gastroenterology specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Korc performed 1,067 Medicare services across 945 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Korc received a total of $20,187 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 133 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Korc 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in CA
$20,187 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,067
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for gastroenterology
945
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
163 | $143 | $300 |
| Radiologist review of bile or pancreatic duct image during surgery A radiologist reviews images of the bile and/or pancreatic ducts while the patient is undergoing surgery. |
144 | $11 | $20 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
118 | $20 | $30 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
113 | $174 | $300 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
91 | $128 | $311 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
62 | $29 | $97 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
60 | $365 | $573 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
42 | $77 | $261 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
34 | $157 | $316 |
| Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct. |
31 | $393 | $587 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
30 | $277 | $555 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
22 | $310 | $505 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of lower large bowel An ultrasound examination of the lower large intestine performed using a flexible endoscope to visualize internal structures. |
20 | $103 | $276 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
20 | $62 | $252 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
19 | $41 | $54 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
16 | $103 | $275 |
| 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. |
16 | $84 | $153 |
| Radiologist review of bile and pancreatic duct imaging A radiologist reviews images obtained from a tube placed into the bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope. |
15 | $24 | $62 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
13 | $105 | $295 |
| Endoscopic drainage of fluid collection in esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to drain a fluid collection from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
13 | $306 | $508 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure using a flexible tube to examine the lower large bowel and take tissue samples for testing. |
13 | $21 | $115 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
12 | $202 | $392 |
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.
24.1% high complexity
49.6% medium
26.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,187
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,884/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
133
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,600 (42.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,595 (42.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,993 (14.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,463
2023
$5,934
2022
$1,984
2021
$953
2020
$6,060
2019
$1,916
2018
$877
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$666
CONMED Corporation
$371
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$366
Cook Medical LLC
$283
STERIS CORPORATION
$278
LUMENDI LLC
$164
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$128
Lumendi LLC
$90
Olympus America Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,896
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,564
Covidien LP
$3,030
Cook Medical LLC
$988
CONMED Corporation
$961
STERIS CORPORATION
$530
Creo Medical Inc.
$458
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$366
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$302
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$247
OMEGA MEDICAL IMAGING, LLC
$236
AbbVie, Inc.
$216
Medrobotics Inc.
$215
ERBE USA Inc
$165
LUMENDI LLC
$164
Medtronic, Inc.
$142
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$137
Olympus America Inc.
$131
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$120
Lumendi LLC
$90
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$83
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$62
ABBVIE INC.
$51
VIVUS, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 71.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
103 cm · ACQUIRE · AXIOS · Axios · Beacon · Bravo · CONMED BILIARY · CONMED EUS · CONMED GENERATORS · COOK MEDICAL ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND · CREON · Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound · Cook Medical Evolution · Creo Medical · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · DiLumen EZ1 · ECHOTIP · ECHOTIP INSIGHT · ENDOFLIP · ESOPHYX · EXALT · EXALT BX 2 · EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER · EXALT Model D · EchoTip · EndoClot PHS · EndoClot SIS · Epclusa · Epic Biliary · Erbe APC3 · Erbe Hybrid Knife · Evolution · FUJIFILM · FUSION · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BILIARY DEVICES · GI GENIUS · General - Biliary Devices · HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS(CCC) · HANAROSTENT LowAxTM Duodenum/Pylorus(NNN) · HEMOSPRAY · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · ORISE · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · PANCREAZE · RESOLUTION CLIP · Resolution 360 Clip · SHARKCORE · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · Spyglass · VISIGLIDE · WallFlex Duodenal · ZEPOSIA · eyeMAX · truFreeze
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 →
The majority of payments (43%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
220
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
0.0 mi
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. Korc is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Korc experienced with endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Korc performed 163 endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel 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. Korc receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Korc received a total of $20,187 from 25 companies across 133 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. Korc's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Korc's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Korc) 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 →
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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.
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