Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Guy Kulbak, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Burlington, MA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kulbak
Dr. Guy Kulbak is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Burlington, MA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kulbak performed 1,779 Medicare services across 1,615 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kulbak received a total of $15,472 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 213 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Kulbak 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in MA
$15,472 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,779
Medicare services
Top 45% in MA for cardiovascular disease
1,615
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
937 | $7 | $39 |
| 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. |
115 | $11 | $199 |
| 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. |
103 | $74 | $340 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
74 | $87 | $633 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
70 | $24 | $166 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
61 | $788 | $4,289 |
| 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. |
52 | $119 | $469 |
| 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. |
50 | $107 | $493 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
45 | $409 | $1,949 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
31 | $16 | $140 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
23 | $257 | $1,608 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
22 | $691 | $3,212 |
| 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. |
22 | $148 | $590 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
20 | $772 | $3,356 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
20 | $22 | $116 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
20 | $17 | $93 |
| 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. |
19 | $112 | $401 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $20 | $112 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $102 | $321 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
16 | $300 | $1,268 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $38 | $269 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $148 | $612 |
| Pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode insertion A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place an electrode in the lower chamber of the heart to help regulate the heartbeat. |
13 | $372 | $1,750 |
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.
18.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
81.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,210/year across 7 years
Top 19% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
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
$12,652 (81.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$1,814 (11.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,006 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,895
2023
$2,209
2022
$755
2021
$765
2020
$950
2019
$3,653
2018
$2,244
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,387
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,247
Boston Scientific Corporation
$229
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$32
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,035
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,299
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,909
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,712
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,178
BIOTRONIK INC.
$638
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$620
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$597
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$188
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$145
Preventice Services, LLC
$85
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 66.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACUITY · ADVISOR · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAPSUREFIX NOVUS MRI SURESCAN · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · CartoUnivu · Confirm Rx · CryoConsole · DYNAGEN · ECM Patch · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · INGEVITY · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NA · PULSESELECT · Pouch · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RELIANCE 4FRONT · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Rhythmia Mapping System · Tendril Pacing Lead · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VALITUDE · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZOOM · Zero Gravity
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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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. Kulbak is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of MA peers, with 16 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. Kulbak experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kulbak performed 937 ekg interpretation and report 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. Kulbak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kulbak received a total of $15,472 from 14 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. Kulbak's costs compare to other cardiologists in Burlington?
Dr. Kulbak's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Kulbak) 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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