Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thad Kammerlocher, MD
Surgery · Fort Myers, FL
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
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kammerlocher 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. Kammerlocher
Dr. Thad Kammerlocher is a surgery in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kammerlocher performed 2,032 Medicare services across 881 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kammerlocher received a total of $56,264 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 690 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kammerlocher is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $56,264 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,032
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for surgery
881
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 1,076 | $0 | $0 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 309 | $71 | $112 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 79 | $149 | $236 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 78 | $102 | $158 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 66 | $44 | $69 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 60 | $138 | $224 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 59 | $82 | $140 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 43 | $110 | $167 |
| Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow | 40 | $87 | $154 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 40 | $133 | $208 |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | 34 | $91 | $158 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 30 | $32 | $49 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 28 | $66 | $98 |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 20 | $1,002 | $1,499 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 19 | $188 | $296 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 16 | $83 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 13 | $115 | $176 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 11 | $91 | $147 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 11 | $145 | $217 |
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.
3.7% high complexity
63.6% medium
32.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$56,264
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,038/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for surgery
55
Companies
690
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
$56,264 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$5,209
2023$10,509
2022$11,701
2021$7,717
2020$7,143
2019$8,129
2018$5,857
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$10,768
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,671
Cook Medical LLC
$7,123
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$6,000
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$5,162
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,749
Endologix LLC
$1,869
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,129
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$904
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$891
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$863
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$862
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$734
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$625
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$570
Endologix, Inc.
$460
CVRx, Inc.
$454
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$426
Abbott Laboratories
$423
Endologix, LLC
$375
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$368
PFIZER INC.
$332
Baxter Healthcare
$251
Vasorum USA Inc.
$216
Inari Medical, Inc.
$190
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$135
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$135
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$134
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$123
Teleflex LLC
$119
Cook Incorporated
$109
ACELL, INC.
$109
Bolton Medical Inc
$106
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$103
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$94
Surmodics, Inc.
$86
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$83
Terumo Medical Corporation
$69
Davol Inc.
$61
KCI USA, Inc
$50
Innocoll Incorporated
$42
ConvaTec Inc.
$41
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$38
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$35
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$32
Kerecis Limited
$19
Mallinckrodt LLC
$17
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$13
Biocomposites Inc
$13
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$13
CORDIS US CORP.
$13
Organogenesis Inc.
$12
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.0% of total 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 5% for surgery in FL.
Equivalent to $2,769 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerys within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
11.6
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kammerlocher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 5%), with 19 years of practice experience.
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. Kammerlocher experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kammerlocher performed 1,076 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Kammerlocher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kammerlocher received a total of $56,264 from 55 companies across 690 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. Kammerlocher's costs compare to other surgerys in Fort Myers?
Dr. Kammerlocher's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Kammerlocher) 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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