Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Kutler, MD
Infectious Disease · Kingston, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kutler 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. Kutler
Dr. Charles Kutler is an infectious disease specialist in Kingston, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kutler performed 2,357 Medicare services across 1,433 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kutler received a total of $2,895 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 187 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious 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. Kutler 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 11% volume in NY
$2,895 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,357
Medicare services
Top 11% in NY for infectious disease
1,433
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~118 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. |
260 | $95 | $160 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
230 | $57 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
228 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
195 | $10 | $13 |
| 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. |
192 | $8 | $9 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
148 | $25 | $35 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
112 | $5 | $6 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
106 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
90 | $147 | $223 |
| 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. |
89 | $137 | $226 |
| Lyme disease antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. |
60 | $16 | $22 |
| 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. |
59 | $89 | $147 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
42 | $6 | $9 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
39 | $8 | $11 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
39 | $8 | $11 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
39 | $24 | $29 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
37 | $16 | $20 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $175 | $308 |
| 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. |
35 | $61 | $118 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 33 | $6 | $7 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
32 | $14 | $19 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
30 | $15 | $18 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
27 | $3 | $4 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
26 | $8 | $11 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of the hepatitis B vaccine to provide immunization against the hepatitis B virus. |
21 | $20 | $24 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
20 | $2 | $3 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
18 | $105 | $222 |
| Quantitative infectious agent antibody test A blood test that measures the specific amount of antibodies present to detect an infectious agent. |
17 | $15 | $15 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
17 | $9 | $22 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
15 | $282 | $288 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $19 | $20 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
13 | $4 | $7 |
| Respiratory virus nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify multiple types or subtypes of respiratory viruses. The test analyzes 3 to 5 specific viral targets. |
13 | $140 | $143 |
| Hepatitis A antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis A virus in your body. This test helps determine if you have been exposed to the virus or if you have immunity from vaccination. |
12 | $12 | $12 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
11 | $16 | $27 |
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.
16.8% high complexity
0.7% medium
82.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$2,895
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $483/year across 6 years
Top 22% in NY for infectious disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
187
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
$2,895 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$20
2022
$12
2021
$304
2020
$452
2019
$1,050
2018
$1,056
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$385
ViiV Healthcare Company
$330
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$318
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$228
Novo Nordisk Inc
$206
Organogenesis Inc.
$154
Misonix Inc
$134
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$129
AbbVie Inc.
$122
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$108
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Insmed, Inc.
$84
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Allergan, Inc.
$72
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$41
PFIZER INC.
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Celgene Corporation
$29
KCI USA, Inc
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$22
Allergan Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$18
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
SOBI, INC
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Amgen Inc.
$12
Hologic, LLC
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Exsomed Holding Company LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · AVYCAZ · Age Based Codes · Apligraf · Arikayce · BEXSERO · Baxdela · CABENUVA · CHANTIX · CRESEMBA · DALVANCE · DOVATO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FreeStyle Libre · INTERSTIM · INate · ISENTRESS · JULUCA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KEYTRUDA · KINERET · NUCALA · NUZYRA · OPDIVO · Otezla · Ozempic · PANZYGA · PIFELTRO · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREZCOBIX · PuraPly AM · Puraply · RENFLEXIS · SHINGRIX · SIMPONI ARIA · STELARA · Saxenda · Symtuza · TRIUMEQ · TRULANCE · TheraSkin · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VAC ATS · VIBATIV · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · XIFAXAN · Xerava · ZERBAXA
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.
Geographic Context
Infectious diseases within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$81,804
Nearest hospital
HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITAL MARYS AVENUE CAMPUS
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 2023 |
| 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. Kutler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kutler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kutler performed 260 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. Kutler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kutler received a total of $2,895 from 34 companies across 187 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. Kutler's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Kingston?
Dr. Kutler's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Kutler) 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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