Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jerry Kunz, MD
Family Medicine · Chillicothe, OH
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kunz
Dr. Jerry Kunz is a family medicine specialist in Chillicothe, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kunz performed 1,432 Medicare services across 1,091 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kunz received a total of $12,428 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 940 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. Kunz 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in OH
$12,428 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,432
Medicare services
Top 13% in OH for family medicine
1,091
Unique beneficiaries
$41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
248 | $79 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
166 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
117 | $53 | $120 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
111 | $10 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
108 | $123 | $175 |
| 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. |
87 | $8 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
78 | $13 | $36 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
72 | $9 | $23 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
67 | $16 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
52 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
46 | $72 | $105 |
| Annual depression screening | 34 | $17 | $23 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
30 | $5 | $28 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
29 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
26 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
25 | $2 | $16 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
23 | $40 | $125 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $45 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
14 | $9 | $22 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
14 | $50 | $75 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
14 | $39 | $50 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
14 | $143 | $190 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
13 | $15 | $70 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
12 | $259 | $410 |
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 ↗$12,428
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,775/year across 7 years
Top 4% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
940
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
$12,151 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$277 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,060
2023
$1,880
2022
$1,255
2021
$2,150
2020
$1,782
2019
$1,498
2018
$1,803
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$315
ABBVIE INC.
$280
Lilly USA, LLC
$258
Novo Nordisk Inc
$206
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$140
Amgen Inc.
$93
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$80
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
PFIZER INC.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$33
Lundbeck LLC
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
CeQur Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,693
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,364
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,166
ABBVIE INC.
$884
PFIZER INC.
$880
Amgen Inc.
$879
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$550
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$509
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$477
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$397
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$356
Allergan Inc.
$292
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$275
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$248
AbbVie Inc.
$214
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$202
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$181
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
Allergan, Inc.
$162
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$146
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$139
Exact Sciences Corporation
$132
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$122
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$120
Abbott Laboratories
$99
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$73
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$29
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$22
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Promius Pharma LLC
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
CeQur Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
119.9
County median income
$59,819
Nearest hospital
CHILLICOTHE VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kunz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of OH peers, with 21 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. Kunz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kunz performed 248 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. Kunz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kunz received a total of $12,428 from 46 companies across 940 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. Kunz's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Chillicothe?
Dr. Kunz's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Kunz) 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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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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