Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Kurzrock, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · San Mateo, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kurzrock
Dr. David Kurzrock is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Mateo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kurzrock performed 2,203 Medicare services across 1,857 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kurzrock received a total of $16,295 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 772 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Kurzrock 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in CA
$16,295 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,203
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,857
Unique beneficiaries
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~116 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, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
442 | $153 | $432 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
247 | $198 | $750 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
221 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
199 | $105 | $323 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
196 | $13 | $53 |
| 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. |
117 | $69 | $221 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 105 | $194 | $607 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
100 | $76 | $178 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
65 | $107 | $296 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $147 | $576 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 57 | $185 | $855 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram monitoring over a period of 8 to 15 days, including analysis and reporting of heart rhythm. |
52 | $268 | $500 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
40 | $62 | $206 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
37 | $12 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
37 | $19 | $64 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
37 | $13 | $42 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
36 | $390 | $1,649 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
36 | $22 | $114 |
| 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. |
33 | $143 | $488 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
28 | $189 | $801 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
18 | $68 | $206 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
16 | $62 | $272 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
11 | $23 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $102 | $388 |
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.
21.6% high complexity
8.1% medium
70.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,295
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,328/year across 7 years
Top 21% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
772
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
$16,113 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$182 (1.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,609
2023
$2,569
2022
$2,346
2021
$2,322
2020
$1,382
2019
$2,453
2018
$2,614
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$383
Amgen Inc.
$334
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$215
PFIZER INC.
$192
Boston Scientific Corporation
$189
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$158
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$147
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$144
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$134
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$116
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$45
Philips North America LLC
$33
ATRICURE, INC.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,978
Amgen Inc.
$1,636
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,327
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,323
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$1,107
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,019
Novo Nordisk Inc
$845
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$840
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$728
PFIZER INC.
$725
Boston Scientific Corporation
$468
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$442
Allergan Inc.
$381
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$247
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$242
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$238
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$213
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$205
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$205
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$170
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$158
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
CHIESI USA, INC.
$153
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$138
Abbott Laboratories
$126
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$123
Lundbeck LLC
$118
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$107
BIOTRONIK INC.
$105
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$87
Relypsa, Inc.
$61
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
Philips North America LLC
$33
AtriCure, Inc.
$31
ATRICURE, INC.
$30
Preventice Services, LLC
$22
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
MEDICOMP INC
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
HeartFlow, Inc.
$17
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · AMBULATORY CARDIAC MONITOR · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Adempas · Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CAROSPIR · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · CLEVIPREX 50MG/100ML · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · HD-IVUS · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · Micra · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · Orsiro · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WINREVAIR · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
307
Per 100K population
41.2
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Kurzrock is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kurzrock experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kurzrock performed 442 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Kurzrock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kurzrock received a total of $16,295 from 46 companies across 772 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. Kurzrock's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Mateo?
Dr. Kurzrock's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Kurzrock) 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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