Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kristian Ulloa, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ulloa
Dr. Kristian Ulloa is a vascular surgery physician in Bradenton, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ulloa performed 2,139 Medicare services across 1,813 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ulloa received a total of $5,580 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular 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. Ulloa is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$5,580 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,139
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for vascular surgery physician
1,813
Unique beneficiaries
$305
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~113 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. |
360 | $74 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
251 | $53 | $240 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
237 | $10 | $18 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
187 | $206 | $574 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
146 | $150 | $435 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
130 | $94 | $267 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
103 | $156 | $444 |
| 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. |
103 | $88 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
82 | $107 | $338 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
81 | $44 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
70 | $848 | $2,340 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
49 | $145 | $420 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
41 | $150 | $361 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
40 | $124 | $262 |
| 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. |
36 | $109 | $218 |
| 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. |
29 | $33 | $53 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
23 | $92 | $200 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
21 | $10,000 | $24,888 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
20 | $93 | $305 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
19 | $6,053 | $18,173 |
| 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. |
17 | $106 | $173 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
16 | $114 | $356 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
15 | $204 | $620 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
13 | $528 | $1,126 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
13 | $556 | $1,232 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
13 | $81 | $257 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
12 | $5,533 | $18,426 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
12 | $95 | $227 |
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.
3.9% high complexity
53.2% medium
42.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,580
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $797/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in FL for vascular surgery physician
21
Companies
62
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
$5,580 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$205
2023
$582
2022
$168
2021
$172
2020
$96
2019
$4,067
2018
$290
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$3,744
Medtronic, Inc.
$237
Cook Medical LLC
$223
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$188
Inari Medical, Inc.
$158
Penumbra, Inc.
$147
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$123
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$113
Keswick Pharmaceuticals LLC
$110
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$91
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$64
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$44
Ethicon US, LLC
$42
Organogenesis Inc.
$35
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AVYCAZ · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Advance · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONDUIT · COOK · Checkpoint Stimulators · ClosureFast · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Wire Guides · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · Keramatrix · Nester · OPTEASE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter · PICO · PICO 7 · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PROLENE · Penumbra System · Reveal LINQ · S · STRATAFIX · SUPERA · Stellarex Long · TEMPO AQUA Hydrophilic-Coated Diagnostic Catheter · TORNADO · VALVULOTOM · VenaSeal · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $261 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ulloa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ulloa experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ulloa performed 360 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. Ulloa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ulloa received a total of $5,580 from 21 companies across 62 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. Ulloa's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Bradenton?
Dr. Ulloa's average Medicare payment per service is $305. 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. Ulloa) 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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