Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ramsay Kuo, MD

Urology Physician · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
425 COMMERCIAL CT STE A, Venice, FL 34292
9412612700
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1104826791 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. Kuo 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. Kuo

Dr. Ramsay Kuo is an urology physician in Venice, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kuo performed 5,385 Medicare services across 2,641 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kuo received a total of $10,433 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 267 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kuo 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in FL$ $10,433 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,385
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for urology physician
2,641
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~269 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
Botox injection, per unit2,065$5$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,003$65$151
Automated urinalysis485$2$6
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)425$88$219
Bladder ultrasound after voiding385$7$38
New patient office visit (45-59 min)215$114$333
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope145$180$454
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)99$40$91
New patient office visit (30-44 min)77$74$217
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent46$19$51
Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope39$642$1,891
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation38$54$190
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope28$235$726
Biopsy of prostate gland28$97$506
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope27$310$882
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies26$270$620
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study26$147$374
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity26$56$148
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings25$25$368
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum25$24$120
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)25$123$294
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity23$103$283
Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope20$294$637
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube19$47$234
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying19$5$157
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes18$66$158
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope16$97$1,270
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity12$84$235
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.
1.3% high complexity
47.9% medium
50.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,490/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for urology physician
38
Companies
267
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,234 (50.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,487 (43.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$713 (6.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$464
2023
$693
2022
$608
2021
$227
2020
$5,722
2019
$1,076
2018
$1,643

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,333
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,199
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$499
PFIZER INC.
$455
NeoTract Inc.
$327
ABBVIE INC.
$287
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$188
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$151
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$151
Coloplast Corp
$145
180 Medical, Inc.
$138
AbbVie, Inc.
$132
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Janssen Products, LP
$99
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$85
Allergan Inc.
$83
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$81
Rochester Medical Corporation
$74
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$72
Retrophin, Inc.
$61
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$59
Stryker Corporation
$47
Teleflex LLC
$44
Axonics, Inc.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$33
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$28
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$26
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$22
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · 1688 · ALTIS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CONTINENCE CARE · DORMIA N. STONE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENTLECATH · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Moses 550 DFL · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · SHINGRIX · SPEEDICATH · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · SpeediCath · Stendra · Thiola · UROLIFT · Urgent PC Neuromodulation System · UroLift · Urocit-K · VESICARE · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA
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 →

The majority of payments (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $194 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
6.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Kuo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 20%), with 20 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. Kuo experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kuo performed 2,065 botox injection, per unit 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. Kuo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kuo received a total of $10,433 from 38 companies across 267 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. Kuo's costs compare to other urology physicians in Venice?
Dr. Kuo's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Kuo) 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 →