Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Kucera, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kucera 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. Kucera
Dr. Stephen Kucera is a gastroenterology specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kucera performed 2,161 Medicare services across 2,080 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kucera received a total of $2,093 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Kucera 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$2,093 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 97935 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,161
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for gastroenterology
2,080
Unique beneficiaries
$121
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
346 | $46 | $800 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
330 | $195 | $650 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
278 | $59 | $600 |
| 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. |
235 | $93 | $219 |
| 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. |
153 | $135 | $415 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
106 | $144 | $593 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
100 | $172 | $829 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
73 | $106 | $1,007 |
| 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. |
67 | $122 | $333 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
63 | $93 | $831 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
63 | $328 | $1,017 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
56 | $179 | $428 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
39 | $269 | $1,010 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
38 | $124 | $878 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
29 | $132 | $500 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
25 | $74 | $343 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
23 | $39 | $839 |
| 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. |
20 | $54 | $151 |
| 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 | $63 | $148 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
16 | $88 | $300 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
15 | $253 | $805 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
15 | $90 | $627 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
14 | $95 | $464 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
14 | $83 | $430 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
14 | $186 | $647 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
11 | $158 | $427 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
44.2% medium
52.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,093
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $299/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in FL for gastroenterology
26
Companies
112
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
$2,073 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$314
2023
$292
2022
$488
2021
$79
2020
$119
2019
$458
2018
$343
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$582
AbbVie, Inc.
$220
Boston Scientific Corporation
$170
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$142
Ethicon US, LLC
$120
Covidien LP
$105
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$84
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$68
Allergan Inc.
$62
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$58
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$54
Creo Medical Inc.
$47
PFIZER INC.
$46
CONMED Corporation
$43
AbbVie Inc.
$30
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Shionogi Inc
$21
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Celltrion USA Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Cook Medical LLC
$14
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · ANDEXXA · APOLLO ESG System · Barrx · CAPTIVATOR COLD · CLENPIQ · CONMED DILATION · CONMED HEMOSTASIS · CREON · Certus 140 · Creo Medical · Creon · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL POLYPECTOMY · HUMIRA · Humira · Instinct · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · PillCam · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS · SPYGLASS RETRIEVAL BASKET · STELARA · UCERIS · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZYMFENTRA
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.
Equivalent to $97 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Kucera is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Kucera experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kucera performed 346 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Kucera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kucera received a total of $2,093 from 26 companies across 112 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. Kucera's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Sarasota?
Dr. Kucera's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Kucera) 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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