Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pawel Jankowski, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jankowski
Dr. Pawel Jankowski is a neurological surgery specialist in Irvine, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jankowski performed 621 Medicare services across 447 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jankowski received a total of $304,947 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 358 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jankowski 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$304,947 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗621
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for neurological surgery
447
Unique beneficiaries
$291
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
98 | $318 | $3,269 |
| 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. |
89 | $143 | $450 |
| 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. |
68 | $77 | $325 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
62 | $210 | $4,306 |
| 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. |
38 | $106 | $325 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
37 | $171 | $3,477 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
28 | $187 | $1,500 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
26 | $296 | $2,123 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
24 | $13 | $500 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
22 | $709 | $8,891 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
22 | $186 | $741 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
21 | $621 | $7,167 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
19 | $1,047 | $16,658 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
17 | $210 | $1,412 |
| Open sacroiliac joint fusion with bone graft A surgical procedure to fuse the sacroiliac joint between the spine and pelvis using an open technique and bone graft. |
14 | $1,529 | $5,464 |
| Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones. |
13 | $294 | $3,654 |
| Spinal fusion, upper back A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them. |
12 | $586 | $9,104 |
| Reinsertion of spinal fixation device This procedure involves the reinsertion of a device used to stabilize the spine. It is performed to restore spinal fixation. |
11 | $585 | $9,148 |
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.
39.3% high complexity
3.9% medium
56.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$304,947
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $43,564/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
358
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$164,367 (53.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$107,861 (35.4%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$25,209 (8.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,510 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$63,644
2023
$56,599
2022
$96,420
2021
$24,773
2020
$31,211
2019
$17,575
2018
$14,724
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$25,209
Spinevision SAS
$9,966
SPINEART USA INC
$8,700
SI-BONE, INC.
$8,013
Nexxt Spine LLC
$5,047
SurGenTec
$3,686
Neo Spine USA, Inc.
$2,304
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$241
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$142
Baxter Healthcare
$125
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$121
Globus Medical, Inc.
$37
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$29
Carbofix Spine Inc
$25
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$77,533
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$66,945
Neo Spine USA Inc
$47,573
Spinevision SAS
$33,542
SI-BONE, INC.
$14,178
SPINEART USA INC
$8,700
Spineart USA Inc
$7,731
Spine Wave, Inc.
$7,189
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$6,421
Nexxt Spine LLC
$5,057
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,884
SurGenTec
$3,686
Stryker Corporation
$3,009
Collagen Matrix, Inc
$3,000
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,349
Neo Spine USA, Inc.
$2,304
7D Surgical ULC
$2,000
Clariance, Inc.
$1,727
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,604
Integrity Implants Inc.
$1,487
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$1,142
SMAIO SA
$660
Centinel Spine, LLC
$455
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$452
Spineology Inc.
$415
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$282
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$255
NuVasive, Inc.
$236
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$213
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$159
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$142
Baxter Healthcare
$125
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$121
Spinal Elements, Inc.
$100
Amplify Surgical, Inc.
$78
Augmedics Inc.
$52
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$49
Biedermann Motech, Inc.
$38
Carbofix Spine Inc
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$16
Spinevision Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3D Printed Matrixx Technology · 7D Surgical System · ACCULIF · ASSURE · Anterior Fusion · Arsenal Deformity · Atoll · Biologics · CREO · Connexx Open System · Daytona · EXPAREL · EXPEDIUM · Erisma-LP · Excelsius - GPS · FLOSEAL · GRAFIX · IFUSE IMPLANT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS · ION · IdentiTi · Idys-ALIF ZP 3DTi · Integra · Invictus OPEN · LessRay · MESA · MESA RAIL · MOSS VRS Spinal System · Magellan · Mariner · Mariner Adult Deformity · Mariner Deformity · Medical Device · Neo Pedicle Screw System · Nexxt Matrixx Systems · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · OSTENE · OVERWATCH · Optimus · Other - Miscellaneous · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PICO 7 · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PRODISC C · Pico 14 · Posterior Fixation · Posterior Fusion · Reef TA · SALVO SPINE SYSTEM · STALIF C FLX · STALIF C-Ti · STALIF M · STALIF M-Ti · STIMULAN · SYNFIX · Spinal Implants · TRITANIUM · XLIF · Xvision · dualX · prodisc C · prodisc L
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 (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for neurological surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
83
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
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. Jankowski is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 15 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. Jankowski experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jankowski performed 98 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Jankowski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jankowski received a total of $304,947 from 41 companies across 358 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. Jankowski's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Irvine?
Dr. Jankowski's average Medicare payment per service is $291. 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. Jankowski) 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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