Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Kirtland, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kirtland
Dr. David Kirtland is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Columbus, OH, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kirtland performed 1,232 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kirtland received a total of $4,359 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 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. Kirtland 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 28% volume in OH
$4,359 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,232
Medicare services
Top 28% in OH for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
342 | $10 | $78 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
96 | $52 | $150 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
84 | $7 | $39 |
| 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. |
81 | $11 | $29 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
52 | $27 | $35 |
| 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. |
48 | $14 | $38 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
38 | $115 | $280 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
37 | $73 | $110 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
33 | $57 | $181 |
| 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. |
32 | $255 | $684 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
31 | $58 | $157 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
30 | $23 | $73 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
27 | $170 | $623 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
23 | $132 | $404 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
23 | $31 | $179 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
22 | $101 | $533 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
22 | $65 | $321 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
22 | $65 | $340 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
20 | $37 | $101 |
| Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis. |
20 | $59 | $174 |
| 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. |
20 | $71 | $194 |
| Bladder aspiration with tube insertion Removal of fluid from the bladder using a needle or tube, followed by the placement of a catheter through the skin into the bladder. |
18 | $110 | $294 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
18 | $6 | $39 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
17 | $40 | $242 |
| Kidney tube placement with imaging guidance A tube is placed into the kidney using imaging guidance. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
15 | $156 | $478 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
14 | $183 | $530 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
14 | $427 | $1,156 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
11 | $170 | $459 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
11 | $8 | $47 |
| 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. |
11 | $102 | $268 |
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.
3.3% high complexity
28.8% medium
67.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,359
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $623/year across 7 years
Top 25% in OH for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
114
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
$746
2023
$893
2022
$447
2021
$742
2020
$140
2019
$195
2018
$1,194
Payments by company (2024)
Penumbra, Inc.
$384
Amgen Inc.
$69
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$53
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$47
PFIZER INC.
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Philips North America LLC
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Cook Medical LLC
$23
Advanced Critical Devices, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,582
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,130
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$520
Terumo Medical Corporation
$154
Amgen Inc.
$127
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$120
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$104
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$82
Cook Medical LLC
$67
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$53
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$25
Philips North America LLC
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Teleflex LLC
$16
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Advanced Critical Devices, Inc.
$15
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Mallinckrodt LLC
$11
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9556) IVC Filter Removal · 6MMX22MMX120CM · ABRE · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · AZUR · AngioVac · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · COOK · DIREXION · ELIQUIS · EMBOZENE · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · GUIDELINER · Glidesheath · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · IN.PACT AV · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · KEYTRUDA · LifeVest · METACROSS OTW · NA · Navicross · OFIRMEV · ONCOZENE · OPTOWIRE · POD · PRADAXA · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Repatha · SAVVYWIRE · TORNADO · TR Band · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TherOx DS2 Console · VERQUVO · Vascular Products · Verquvo · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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 & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
27
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL
3.8 mi
3.8 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. Kirtland is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in OH), with 17 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. Kirtland experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kirtland performed 342 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Kirtland receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kirtland received a total of $4,359 from 28 companies across 114 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. Kirtland's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Kirtland's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Kirtland) 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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