Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Darrell Vydra, DO

Physical Therapist · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1689945495 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. Vydra 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. Vydra

Dr. Darrell Vydra is a physical therapist in Jacksonville, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vydra performed 6,053 Medicare services across 994 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vydra received a total of $7,663 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical therapist. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vydra is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in FL$ $7,663 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,053
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for physical therapist
994
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~432 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration3,208$0$5
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,091$0$3
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg351$0$45
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)303$93$370
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems170$4$25
Chronic pain management and treatment, monthly bundle including, diagnosis; assessment and monitoring; administration of a validated pain rating scale or tool; the development, implementation, revision, and/or maintenance of a person-centered care plan tha169$60$150
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg96$6$30
New patient office visit (45-59 min)84$125$490
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement68$47$768
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance55$85$875
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles54$50$399
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level41$187$1,250
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level39$96$1,250
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint39$328$2,999
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint37$193$2,999
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg37$9$60
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)34$73$320
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement29$95$443
Joint injection, major joint28$54$475
Drug screening test27$59$187
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance23$152$1,250
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level23$218$1,250
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance19$78$825
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance14$185$1,294
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study14$71$1,499
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 ↗
$7,663
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,916/year across 4 years
Top 8% in FL for physical therapist
13
Companies
53
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$5,169 (67.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,494 (32.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,323
2023
$664
2022
$474
2021
$5,202

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,381
Stryker Corporation
$1,065
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$301
Nevro Corp.
$258
Boston Scientific Corporation
$193
Avanos Medical
$143
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$88
PFIZER INC.
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$49
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Bioventus LLC
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$23
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Artisan · BOTOX · COMIRNATY · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · Durolane · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Infinion 16 · Intracept · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · NA · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OMNICURVE · Omnia · QULIPTA · SPINEJACK · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · Senza · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · Vanta · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
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 (68%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for physical therapist in FL.

Equivalent to $127 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Therapists within 10 mi
1,304
Per 100K population
129.5
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Vydra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 8%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vydra experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vydra performed 3,208 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Vydra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vydra received a total of $7,663 from 13 companies across 53 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. Vydra's costs compare to other physical therapists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Vydra's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Vydra) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →