Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tyson Fieldsted

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
230 S MONTCLAIR ST STE 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309
6614731533
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1760884530 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Fieldsted 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. Fieldsted

Dr. Tyson Fieldsted is a nurse practitioner - family in Bakersfield, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fieldsted performed 1,219 Medicare services across 454 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fieldsted received a total of $40,892 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 271 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fieldsted 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in CA $40,892 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,219
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
454
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~111 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 (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.
628 $35 $105
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.
167 $54 $143
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
147 $38 $59
Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal drug pump
This procedure involves electronically analyzing and reprogramming a spinal canal drug infusion pump. It does not include the surgical insertion or removal of the device.
100 $28 $400
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
50 $85 $143
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.
41 $78 $225
Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill
A physician electronically adjusts the settings of a spinal drug infusion pump and refills its medication reservoir.
26 $66 $400
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.
23 $87 $470
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
22 $1,541 $1,967
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.
15 $53 $333
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 ↗
$40,892
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $10,223/year across 4 years
Top 0% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
271
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38,596 (94.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,501 (3.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$795 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,225
2023
$10,037
2022
$12,494
2021
$13,136

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$3,756
ABBVIE INC.
$1,055
Nevro Corp.
$319
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$12,664
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12,388
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$9,818
PFIZER INC.
$4,568
Nevro Corp.
$559
AbbVie Inc.
$354
Lundbeck LLC
$155
Lilly USA, LLC
$134
Amgen Inc.
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$52
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BOTOX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · EMGALITY · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · NURTEC ODT · QULIPTA · Senza · TOSYMRA · TROKENDI XR · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · Vanta · ZAVZPRET
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 →

The majority of payments (94%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in nurse practitioner - family and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for nurse practitioner - family in CA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
364
Per 100K population
40.0
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
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. Fieldsted is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Fieldsted experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fieldsted performed 628 office visit, established patient (10-19 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. Fieldsted receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fieldsted received a total of $40,892 from 15 companies across 271 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. Fieldsted's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Bakersfield?
Dr. Fieldsted's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Fieldsted) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →