Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hector Dourron, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Dalton, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dourron
Dr. Hector Dourron is a vascular surgery physician in Dalton, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dourron performed 1,723 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dourron received a total of $11,349 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dourron 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 26% volume in GA
$11,349 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,723
Medicare services
Top 26% in GA for vascular surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
319 | $49 | $245 |
| 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. |
207 | $121 | $572 |
| 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. |
173 | $160 | $728 |
| 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. |
166 | $63 | $210 |
| 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. |
126 | $106 | $540 |
| 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. |
85 | $9 | $134 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
75 | $89 | $446 |
| 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. |
67 | $11 | $41 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $98 | $407 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
51 | $35 | $118 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
49 | $70 | $392 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
46 | $36 | $71 |
| 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. |
43 | $80 | $338 |
| 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. |
41 | $89 | $311 |
| 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. |
38 | $136 | $552 |
| 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. |
33 | $71 | $182 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
33 | $72 | $312 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
31 | $88 | $426 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
25 | $13 | $63 |
| 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. |
22 | $193 | $794 |
| 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. |
19 | $115 | $477 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
12 | $170 | $1,021 |
| 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. |
11 | $131 | $604 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
8.0% high complexity
59.4% medium
32.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,349
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,621/year across 7 years
Top 28% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
293
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,095
2023
$1,335
2022
$2,303
2021
$1,804
2020
$1,102
2019
$1,580
2018
$2,130
Payments by company (2024)
Philips North America LLC
$162
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$151
PolyMedics Innovations Inc.
$144
Surmodics, Inc.
$112
Artivion, Inc.
$85
Inari Medical, Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$66
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$54
Imperative Care, Inc
$44
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Solventum Corporation
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Cook Medical LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,853
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,648
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,595
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$874
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$680
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$574
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$463
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$436
Boston Scientific Corporation
$428
EKOS Corporation
$375
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$303
Philips North America LLC
$162
PolyMedics Innovations Inc.
$144
Artivion, Inc.
$139
Surmodics, Inc.
$127
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$121
Cook Medical LLC
$117
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$110
Inari Medical, Inc.
$93
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$88
CryoLife, Inc.
$77
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$68
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$60
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Ethicon US, LLC
$55
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$49
Penumbra, Inc.
$48
Imperative Care, Inc
$44
Terumo Medical Corporation
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Organogenesis Inc.
$37
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$35
PolyNovo North America LLC
$32
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$23
Solventum Corporation
$23
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$22
KCI USA, Inc.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$14
Bolton Medical Inc
$14
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$13
Olympus America Inc.
$13
KCI USA, Inc
$12
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$64,262
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Dourron is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in GA), with 21 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. Dourron experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dourron performed 319 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Dourron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dourron received a total of $11,349 from 50 companies across 293 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Dourron's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Dalton?
Dr. Dourron's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Dourron) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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