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Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD

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(Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

University Of Costa Rica Medical School, San Pedro, Costa Rica (1983)

211 Saint Francis Drive Suite 15
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 331-3333

Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD is a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from University Of Costa Rica Medical School, San Pedro, Costa Rica in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD is affiliated with Cape Cardiology Group.

Office Locations

211 Saint Francis Drive Suite 15
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac catheterization

In 2024, Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD had a list price for cardiac catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic procedures

left heart catheterization

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear stress test

SPECT scan

In 2012, Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD had a list price for diagnostic procedures, left heart catheterization, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), and SPECT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	543
catheterization	141
diagnostic procedures	103
doctor visit	353
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292
minimally invasive procedures	141
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	402
vascular procedures	103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	56
cardiac procedures	679
catheterization	174
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	548
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
minimally invasive procedures	189
stent placement (stenting)	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	505
vascular procedures	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	699
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1403
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	511
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	222
Less than 65	244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	56
cardiac procedures	590
catheterization	183
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	616
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
minimally invasive procedures	206
stent placement (stenting)	56
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	373
vascular procedures	115

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	773
Female	903

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1637
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	269
Less than 65	349

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	771
catheterization	149
diagnostic procedures	80
doctor visit	608
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	162
stent placement (stenting)	46
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	585
vascular procedures	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1868
Female	2118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3898
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1466
From 75 to 84	1144
85 and over	588
Less than 65	788

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	118
cardiac procedures	1200
cardioversion	16
catheterization	339
diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	584
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	354
stent placement (stenting)	118
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	823
vascular procedures	162

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1020
Female	1153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2114
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	857
From 75 to 84	669
85 and over	282
Less than 65	365

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	78
cardiac procedures	960
catheterization	245
diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	568
emergency care	12
hospital care	277
inpatient care	277
minimally invasive procedures	245
stent placement (stenting)	78
stress testing	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	658
vascular procedures	116

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1064
Female	1182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2193
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	903
From 75 to 84	640
85 and over	269
Less than 65	434

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	96
cardiac procedures	1094
catheterization	323
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	711
emergency care	16
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	339
stent placement (stenting)	96
stress testing	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	734
vascular procedures	187

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	886
Female	962

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1797
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	601
85 and over	228
Less than 65	281

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	146
cardiac procedures	1230
cardioversion	20
catheterization	404
diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	851
emergency care	13
hospital care	217
inpatient care	205
minimally invasive procedures	454
outpatient care	12
stent placement (stenting)	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	787
vascular procedures	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1184
Female	1274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	970
From 75 to 84	771
85 and over	305
Less than 65	412

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	28
cardiac procedures	166
catheterization	83
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	159
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	83
stent placement (stenting)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	83
vascular procedures	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	95
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	48
cardiac procedures	236
catheterization	160
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	413
hospital care	132
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	160
nuclear scan	76
outpatient care	19
stent placement (stenting)	48
stress testing	76
vascular procedures	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	68
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	126
catheterization	47
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	487
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	47
nuclear scan	65
stress testing	79
vascular procedures	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	745
Female	797

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1481
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	209
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	101
catheterization	47
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	454
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	47
nuclear scan	26
stress testing	54
vascular procedures	47

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	819
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	128
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO during 2024 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	178
catheterization	50
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	542
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	50
nuclear scan	72
stress testing	128
vascular procedures	50

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	102
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

angioplasty	74
cardiac procedures	605
cardioversion	18
catheterization	180
diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	530
emergency care	13
hospital care	183
inpatient care	180
minimally invasive procedures	190
nuclear scan	59
outpatient care	15
stent placement (stenting)	68
stress testing	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	550
vascular procedures	103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	739
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1500
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	483
85 and over	212
Less than 65	257
65 to 74	588

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD graduated from University Of Costa Rica Medical School, San Pedro, Costa Rica in 1983. He completed residency at University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, Costa Rica. He has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University Of Costa Rica Medical School, San Pedro, Costa Rica (1983)

Residency: University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, Costa Rica (1987)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cape Cardiology Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gilbert L. Kukielka, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$1,723 Impella $1,723
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,335 WATCHMAN Access System $290	LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $249	TACHY HF $119	AVVIGO Guidance System $106	TACHY GENERATOR $66	Other $504
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$1,271 Glidesheath $1,082	GlideWire $105	MetaCross $43	Navicross $15	AngioSeal $13	Other $12
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$1,071 LifeVest $1,071
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$992 XARELTO $922	INVOKAMET $69
Other	$4,706 Repatha $797	ELIQUIS $744	ENTRESTO $325	PRALUENT $276	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $221	Other $2,343

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,835
Travel and Lodging	$1,022
Education	$175
Gift	$55
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11

Biography

Dr. Gilbert Kukielka specializes in general practice and cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Kukielka is professionally affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Kukielka attended medical school at the University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine. He has an open panel in Cape Girardeau, MO according to Yext.