Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Tylke, MD

Anesthesiology · Jupiter, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8517 SE MERRITT WAY, Jupiter, FL 33458
5615753325
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1326014879 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. Tylke 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. Tylke

Dr. James Tylke is an anesthesiology in Jupiter, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tylke performed 321 Medicare services across 317 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tylke received a total of $405 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tylke 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 20% volume in FL$ $405 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
321
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for anesthesiology
317
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~16 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
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy44$75$1,297
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)44$49$1,540
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope33$64$1,118
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access24$12$220
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin23$36$660
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm19$46$861
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report18$83$1,320
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body15$59$959
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra14$52$1,028
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity13$121$2,592
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen13$102$2,058
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope13$61$1,069
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring13$71$2,200
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest12$71$1,240
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function12$2$112
Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest11$111$2,527
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.
10.9% high complexity
33.0% medium
56.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$405
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $81/year across 5 years
Top 31% in FL for anesthesiology
8
Companies
21
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$405 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$149
2023
$188
2022
$37
2021
$14
2020
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$205
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$63
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$53
CSL Behring
$21
Masimo Corporation
$18
CHIESI USA, INC.
$17
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$14
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRIDION · CLEVIPREX · CLEVIPREX 50MG/100ML · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Exparel · FLOW-i C40 · HemoSphere · Kcentra · SedLine
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $126 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
98
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tylke is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tylke experienced with anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tylke performed 44 anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 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. Tylke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tylke received a total of $405 from 8 companies across 21 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. Tylke's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Jupiter?
Dr. Tylke's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Tylke) 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 →