Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ann Kulik, M.D.

Family Medicine · Greensboro, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4443 JESSUP GROVE RD, Greensboro, NC 27410
3366634600
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1386608784 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. Kulik 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. Kulik

Dr. Ann Kulik is a family medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kulik performed 581 Medicare services across 470 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kulik received a total of $3,002 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 192 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Kulik 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 47% volume in NC $3,002 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
581
Medicare services
Top 47% in NC for family medicine
470
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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
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.
100 $88 $260
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.
82 $47 $175
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
58 $10 $30
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
54 $8 $29
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
37 $13 $45
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
37 $16 $55
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
33 $8 $12
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
27 $10 $35
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.
26 $95 $395
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
25 $15 $55
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
17 $3 $9
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
17 $116 $295
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.
15 $120 $350
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
14 $76 $165
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.
14 $69 $260
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
14 $29 $59
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
11 $6 $21
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,002
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $600/year across 5 years
Top 15% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
192
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
$3,002 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$972
2023
$265
2021
$12
2019
$278
2018
$1,475

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$318
Amgen Inc.
$232
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
Abbott Laboratories
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$512
Amgen Inc.
$410
Lilly USA, LLC
$270
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$267
Allergan Inc.
$174
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$142
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$122
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$106
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$71
Shire North American Group Inc
$69
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$56
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$12
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
473
Per 100K population
87.1
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
7.8 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. Kulik is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NC peers, with 20 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. Kulik experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kulik performed 100 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kulik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kulik received a total of $3,002 from 33 companies across 192 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. Kulik's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Kulik's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Kulik) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →