Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bradley Kurgis, DO
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Templeton, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kurgis
Dr. Bradley Kurgis is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Templeton, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kurgis performed 7,635 Medicare services across 3,660 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kurgis received a total of $5,877 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 287 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. 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. Kurgis 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 21% volume in CA
$5,877 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,635
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
3,660
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
3,347 | $3 | $5 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
829 | $35 | $69 |
| 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. |
742 | $60 | $94 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
699 | $37 | $65 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
578 | $72 | $120 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
201 | $321 | $732 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 195 | $344 | $443 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
161 | $90 | $138 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
154 | $87 | $130 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
153 | $39 | $58 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
121 | $69 | $120 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
100 | $615 | $798 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
86 | $39 | $81 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
74 | $214 | $331 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
39 | $618 | $807 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
24 | $100 | $268 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
24 | $111 | $299 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
24 | $1 | $10 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
22 | $573 | $744 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
21 | $61 | $107 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
15 | $78 | $184 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
14 | $106 | $145 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
12 | $738 | $968 |
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 ↗$5,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $840/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
287
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
$5,788 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$89 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,185
2023
$815
2022
$1,025
2021
$962
2020
$426
2019
$964
2018
$500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$207
ABBVIE INC.
$141
PFIZER INC.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$139
Incyte Corporation
$112
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$89
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
UCB, Inc.
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$25
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Organogenesis Inc.
$20
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$684
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$624
Lilly USA, LLC
$611
PFIZER INC.
$480
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$474
AbbVie Inc.
$385
Amgen Inc.
$374
UCB, Inc.
$349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$308
Incyte Corporation
$238
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$155
LEO Pharma Inc.
$154
AbbVie, Inc.
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$101
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$91
GENZYME CORPORATION
$89
Journey Medical Corporation
$87
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$87
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$86
Genentech USA, Inc.
$86
EPI Health, LLC
$74
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Almirall LLC
$24
Organogenesis Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$20
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Biofrontera Inc.
$15
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 32.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · ALTRENO · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TargaDox · VTAMA · Winlevi · YCANTH
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
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. Kurgis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), 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. Kurgis experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kurgis performed 3,347 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Kurgis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kurgis received a total of $5,877 from 30 companies across 287 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. Kurgis's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Templeton?
Dr. Kurgis's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Kurgis) 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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