Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Flipse, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1710974977 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Flipse 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. Flipse

Dr. Thomas Flipse is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Flipse performed 7,632 Medicare services across 5,991 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Flipse is 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,632
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
5,991
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~382 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
EKG interpretation and report2,418$6$109
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead1,775$10$127
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days738$16$171
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days484$22$174
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days253$27$322
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days239$18$149
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec238$25$139
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional227$14$132
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system222$57$304
Programming of single, dual, or multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system before or after surgery180$32$123
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity159$63$314
New patient office visit (45-59 min)140$126$707
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional89$18$238
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity78$104$625
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system66$72$392
Assistive algorithmic ekg risk-based assessment for heart dysfunction based on ekg performed at same time55$3$99
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system49$80$458
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)37$94$450
Programming of single, dual or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system before or after surgery35$38$240
Programming of single lead pacemaker system24$49$259
Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system21$63$335
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$129$604
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes20$65$610
Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system19$57$332
New patient office visit (30-44 min)15$90$456
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)15$58$296
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity15$35$175
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.
27.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
72.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
1.9
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— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Flipse is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Flipse experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Flipse performed 2,418 ekg interpretation and report 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.
How do Dr. Flipse's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Flipse's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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 High for Dr. Flipse) 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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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 ↗, 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 →