Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Kurecki, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · North Port, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
12757 TAMIAMI TRL S, North Port, FL 34287
9414261167
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1003852450 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kurecki 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. Kurecki

Dr. Scott Kurecki is a podiatrist in North Port, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kurecki performed 3,870 Medicare services across 1,972 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kurecki received a total of $2,143 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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. Kurecki 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$ $2,143 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,870
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for podiatrist
1,972
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~204 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Trimming of fingernails or toenails533$6$29
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4522$58$85
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails508$23$42
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)365$64$104
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)354$40$67
Foot X-ray, 3+ views270$23$53
New patient office visit (30-44 min)262$74$139
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails242$32$58
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less152$77$103
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths99$61$95
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth80$49$75
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less76$73$130
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less53$96$156
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot51$19$54
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts44$179$300
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail43$108$364
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers43$109$250
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)40$0$1
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels33$33$60
Injection into tendon or ligament29$40$130
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)19$1$3
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve18$34$99
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views17$26$53
X-ray of foot, 2 views17$22$42
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 2023 ↗
$2,143
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $357/year across 6 years
Top 31% in FL for podiatrist
14
Companies
20
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
$2,143 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$152
2022
$258
2021
$399
2020
$223
2019
$538
2018
$574

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$361
Stryker Corporation
$292
Abbott Laboratories
$272
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$152
Organogenesis Inc.
$133
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$128
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$127
Next Science LLC
$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$125
Horizon Pharma plc
$114
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$113
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$92
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$87
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · C3 Delivery System · CLAW · DUEXIS · GRAFIX · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · KRYSTEXXA · OMNIGRAFT · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Physio-Stim · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Puraply · RAYOS · SALVATION · SurgX
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 $55 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL
7.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Kurecki is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kurecki experienced with trimming of fingernails or toenails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kurecki performed 533 trimming of fingernails or toenails 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. Kurecki receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kurecki received a total of $2,143 from 14 companies across 20 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. Kurecki's costs compare to other podiatrists in North Port?
Dr. Kurecki's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Kurecki) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →