Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Hurd, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Augusta, GA
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hurd
Dr. Aaron Hurd is a vascular surgery physician in Augusta, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hurd performed 15,021 Medicare services across 1,695 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hurd received a total of $8,113 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 213 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. Hurd is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$8,113 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,021
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for vascular surgery physician
1,695
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~884 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) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,760 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
484 | $87 | $487 |
| 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. |
330 | $127 | $640 |
| 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. |
198 | $46 | $285 |
| 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. |
170 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
133 | $165 | $759 |
| 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. |
119 | $113 | $637 |
| 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. |
92 | $126 | $697 |
| 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. |
90 | $36 | $184 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
86 | $687 | $3,467 |
| 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. |
84 | $131 | $651 |
| 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. |
69 | $83 | $430 |
| 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. |
66 | $112 | $571 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
60 | $429 | $3,793 |
| 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. |
52 | $29 | $147 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
36 | $859 | $4,429 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
28 | $122 | $617 |
| 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. |
28 | $122 | $617 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
26 | $93 | $479 |
| 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. |
23 | $68 | $343 |
| 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. |
18 | $178 | $841 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
17 | $3,067 | $15,528 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
14 | $432 | $2,178 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
14 | $167 | $729 |
| 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. |
13 | $7,138 | $40,719 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $135 | $683 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
92.4% medium
6.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,159/year across 7 years
Top 36% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
213
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
$8,113 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,279
2023
$1,329
2022
$1,654
2021
$738
2020
$138
2019
$763
2018
$2,212
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$238
Medtronic, Inc.
$236
Inari Medical, Inc.
$233
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$170
Artivion, Inc.
$97
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$73
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$66
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$49
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$33
Philips North America LLC
$27
Teleflex LLC
$24
Organogenesis Inc.
$19
Solventum Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,848
Endologix LLC
$1,028
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,024
Inari Medical, Inc.
$870
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$540
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$376
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$241
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$221
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$184
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$177
Endologix, Inc.
$155
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$131
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$112
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$102
Artivion, Inc.
$97
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$83
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$76
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$73
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$68
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$53
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$50
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$49
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$47
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$46
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$31
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$30
Philips North America LLC
$27
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$25
Teleflex LLC
$24
Biocomposites Inc
$23
ACELL, INC.
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Hydrofera LLC
$15
Solventum Corporation
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
ConvaTec Inc.
$11
Arrow International, Inc.
$11
BSN Medical Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6536) Phoenix · (6582) Visions 035 · (AZ7) Lasers · (BR6) Re Entry · ABRE · ACTIV.A.C. · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ALIF · ANASTOCLIP · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · AQUACEL AG · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Affix · AlphaVac · Artis pheno · BioMimics · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CUTIMED SORBACT · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Catheter - Arrow · DALVANCE · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDORE · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fusion Bioline Supported Vascular Grafts · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafix PL PRIME · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HYDROFERA BLUE · HawkOne · JETI · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MANTA · Ovation · Ovation iX Iliac Stent Graft · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLOW · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Stimulan · Ultomiris · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VARITHENA · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Vascular · Vascular Closure Device · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY · mymobility Platform
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.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hurd is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hurd experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hurd performed 12,760 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. Hurd receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hurd received a total of $8,113 from 45 companies across 213 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. Hurd's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Hurd's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Hurd) 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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