Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Koullias, MD
Thoracic Surgery · East Patchogue, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Koullias
Dr. George Koullias is a thoracic surgery specialist in East Patchogue, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Koullias performed 1,226 Medicare services across 635 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Koullias received a total of $275,763 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 527 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Koullias 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$275,763 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,226
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for thoracic surgery
635
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
253 | $25 | $289 |
| 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. |
175 | $109 | $360 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
147 | $54 | $760 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
100 | $81 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
63 | $147 | $447 |
| 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. |
58 | $175 | $840 |
| Oxygen chamber therapy management This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. |
58 | $102 | $650 |
| 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. |
56 | $114 | $600 |
| 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. |
49 | $120 | $670 |
| 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. |
45 | $235 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
36 | $164 | $755 |
| 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. |
35 | $178 | $881 |
| 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. |
27 | $79 | $932 |
| 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. |
27 | $21 | $225 |
| 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. |
25 | $52 | $570 |
| 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. |
22 | $86 | $255 |
| 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. |
19 | $108 | $315 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
16 | $54 | $152 |
| 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. |
15 | $14 | $100 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
25.3% medium
71.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$275,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $39,395/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
527
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$135,321 (49.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$126,149 (45.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,294 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$62,315
2023
$46,033
2022
$43,192
2021
$51,142
2020
$8,670
2019
$9,562
2018
$54,849
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$50,122
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$8,920
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,103
MY01 Inc.
$500
Medtronic, Inc.
$368
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$259
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$247
Penumbra, Inc.
$246
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$123
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$123
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Solventum Corporation
$19
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 96.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$189,388
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$41,266
ConvaTec Inc.
$12,016
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$11,661
Reapplix Inc.
$6,166
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,171
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,871
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,656
Bolton Medical Inc
$1,584
Corindus Inc.
$1,326
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,103
MY01 Inc.
$758
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$740
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$610
Penumbra, Inc.
$525
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$502
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$322
Cook Medical LLC
$320
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$299
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$259
ABBVIE INC.
$241
Kerecis Limited
$202
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$170
Covidien LP
$112
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$83
Boston Scientific Corporation
$65
Coloplast Corp
$54
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$50
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$27
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$26
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$23
Solventum Corporation
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3C Patch Kit - Box · ABRE · ACTIV.A.C. · ADVANCE · AFFINITY · ANDEXXA · APLIGRAF · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL Ag Advantage Surgical · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AVELLE · AVYCAZ · Abre · Affinity · Apligraf · Azur CX Detachable · BRIDION · CHOCOLATE PTA BALLOON CATHETER · CLEANER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · DALVANCE · DIFICID · Dermagraft · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EVERCROSS · EVERFLEX · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · EverFlex · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FLUENCY · Flexitouch Plus · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GLIDEWIRE · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Grafts · HAWKONE · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo · Indigo System · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUTONIX · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · NOVACHOR · NuShield · OASIS · OMNIGRAFT · PALINDROME · PICO · PICO 7 · PURAPLY · PURAPLY AM · PURAPLY WOUND MATRIX · Penumbra System · ProGrip · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Puraply/NuSheild · Puraply/nushield/affinity · R2P MISAGO · RENASYS GO · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · S · SENSURA MIO CONVEX · SENSURE MIO · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIDERFX · Santyl · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TEFLARO · Topical wound oxygen · VENASEAL · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Valleylab · XARELTO · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH · ZENITH ALPHA · Zenith · Zilver PTX
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 →
The majority of payments (49%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for thoracic surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY 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. Koullias is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of NY peers, with 18 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. Koullias experienced with additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Koullias performed 253 additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm 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. Koullias receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Koullias received a total of $275,763 from 37 companies across 527 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. Koullias's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in East Patchogue?
Dr. Koullias's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Koullias) 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.
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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