Medicare Enrolled
Dr. G Curl, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Buffalo, NY
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. Curl
Dr. G Curl is a vascular surgery physician in Buffalo, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Curl performed 807 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Curl received a total of $89,317 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 444 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. Curl 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 50% volume in NY
$89,317 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗807
Medicare services
Top 50% in NY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
131 | $86 | $190 |
| 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. |
87 | $49 | $160 |
| 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. |
53 | $15 | $35 |
| 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. |
51 | $131 | $267 |
| 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. |
48 | $26 | $85 |
| 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. |
43 | $85 | $197 |
| 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. |
43 | $19 | $74 |
| 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. |
42 | $90 | $205 |
| 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. |
40 | $44 | $146 |
| 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. |
33 | $60 | $174 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
33 | $65 | $150 |
| 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. |
33 | $99 | $200 |
| 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. |
28 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
28 | $125 | $225 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
21 | $0 | $0 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $62 | $177 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
17 | $46 | $64 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $151 | $260 |
| 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. |
15 | $935 | $1,846 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 14 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
11 | $176 | $388 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
50.4% medium
45.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$89,317
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,760/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
444
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
$4,584
2023
$3,398
2022
$13,907
2021
$9,307
2020
$11,174
2019
$19,724
2018
$27,223
Payments by company (2024)
Endologix LLC
$3,564
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$405
Inari Medical, Inc.
$332
Medtronic, Inc.
$98
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$46
Cook Medical LLC
$27
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$14
ConvaTec Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix, Inc.
$43,799
Endologix LLC
$24,314
Endologix, LLC
$10,022
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,658
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,209
Medtronic, Inc.
$742
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$698
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$477
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$405
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$340
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$236
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$198
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$171
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$167
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$109
PFIZER INC.
$105
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$67
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$67
EKOS Corporation
$61
ConvaTec Inc.
$47
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$46
Organogenesis Inc.
$43
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$37
KCI USA, Inc
$36
Terumo Medical Corporation
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
MEDELA LLC
$31
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$28
Cook Medical LLC
$27
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
Teleflex LLC
$16
ACELL, INC.
$13
Penumbra, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6582) Visions 035 · ABRE · ACTICOAT · AFX · ANGIO-SEAL · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AZUR · Abre · Acticoat Range · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Apligraf · Athletis · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CHANTIX · COOK · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Coyote ES · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · Ellipsys · FLAIR · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FLUENCY · FlowTriever · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Guidewires · General - Metallic Stents · General - Therapies · General - Ultrasound · HawkOne · IGT D Peripheral · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · Indigo · Integra · Interlock · LUTONIX · MANTA · Mo.Ma · Ovation · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PROCOL · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESTOREFLO · Ranger · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SPIDERFX · Santyl · Stellarex Short · Torus Stent Graft System · Trilogy 100 · VAC VERAFLO · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Closure Device · WALLSTENT · XARELTO
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
26
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
KALEIDA HEALTH
1.6 mi
1.6 mi
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. Curl is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Curl experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Curl performed 131 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Curl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Curl received a total of $89,317 from 35 companies across 444 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. Curl's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Buffalo?
Dr. Curl'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. Curl) 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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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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