Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aaron Kulwicki, MD
Surgery · Cincinnati, 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. Kulwicki
Dr. Aaron Kulwicki is a surgery specialist in Cincinnati, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kulwicki performed 1,151 Medicare services across 1,050 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kulwicki received a total of $27,107 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 193 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Kulwicki 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 4% volume in OH
$27,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,151
Medicare services
Top 4% in OH for surgery
1,050
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
112 | $27 | $124 |
| 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. |
97 | $98 | $407 |
| 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. |
95 | $89 | $317 |
| 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. |
94 | $26 | $124 |
| 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. |
94 | $62 | $214 |
| 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. |
66 | $10 | $74 |
| 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. |
65 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
59 | $35 | $155 |
| 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. |
55 | $16 | $79 |
| 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. |
47 | $76 | $288 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
43 | $52 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
42 | $55 | $216 |
| 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. |
39 | $63 | $239 |
| 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. |
36 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
34 | $28 | $124 |
| 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. |
32 | $106 | $477 |
| 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. |
23 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
23 | $109 | $402 |
| 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. |
23 | $41 | $247 |
| 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. |
20 | $42 | $126 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
16 | $320 | $1,800 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
13 | $14 | $70 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $53 | $217 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
11 | $255 | $1,400 |
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.
8.2% high complexity
37.4% medium
54.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,872/year across 7 years
Top 6% in OH for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
193
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
$20,137 (74.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,970 (25.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,075
2023
$2,432
2022
$1,963
2021
$2,685
2020
$7,536
2019
$3,280
2018
$6,136
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,831
Abbott Laboratories
$436
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$179
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$150
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$138
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$136
Reflow Medical Inc
$127
Imperative Care, Inc
$45
PFIZER INC.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$9,033
Abbott Laboratories
$4,052
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,941
Bolton Medical Inc
$2,498
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$2,450
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$993
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$819
Inari Medical, Inc.
$752
Boston Scientific Corporation
$487
Cook Medical LLC
$406
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$254
EKOS Corporation
$245
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$220
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$183
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$165
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$150
PFIZER INC.
$145
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$142
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$138
Reflow Medical Inc
$127
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$125
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$115
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$112
Avinger Inc.
$97
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$56
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Imperative Care, Inc
$45
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$38
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER Occluders · ANDEXXA · ANGIOVAC · ARMADA · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Armada 14 percutaneous catheter · BRILINTA · C3 Delivery System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CLEANER · COOK MEDICAL ZENITH · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Dryseal Flex Sheath · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · FlowTriever · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafts · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · IGT Devices Und · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · Indigo · Indigo System · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Restrata Wound Matrix · Reveal LINQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMPHONY CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VAC VERAFLO · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaCure 1470 Pro · XACT · XARELTO · Xact carotid stent system · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZILVER PTX · ZONTIVITY
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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for surgery in OH.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
189
Per 100K population
22.8
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA NORTH
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. Kulwicki is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of OH 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. Kulwicki experienced with ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kulwicki performed 112 ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts 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. Kulwicki receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kulwicki received a total of $27,107 from 34 companies across 193 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. Kulwicki's costs compare to other surgerists in Cincinnati?
Dr. Kulwicki's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Kulwicki) 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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