Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bernard Tortorice, MD

Anesthesiology · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
8636807000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356456099 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 2 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. Tortorice 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. Tortorice

Dr. Bernard Tortorice is an anesthesiology specialist in Lakeland, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tortorice performed 233 Medicare services across 231 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tortorice is Moderate — 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 29% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
233
Medicare services
Top 29% in FL for anesthesiology
231
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~12 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
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
 38 $110 $1,940
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
 37 $107 $1,656
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
 29 $250 $3,984
Femoral nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the femoral nerve in the thigh. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve.
 26 $49 $1,300
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
 24 $100 $1,598
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
 23 $129 $2,100
Abdominal wall pain injection with imaging guidance
An injection of local anesthetic is administered to control pain in the abdominal wall on both sides. The procedure is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
 19 $53 $811
Anesthesia for endoscopic gallbladder, pancreas, or liver procedure
Anesthesia administered during a surgical procedure on the gallbladder, pancreas, or liver that is performed using an endoscope.
 13 $136 $2,356
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
 13 $239 $3,888
Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen.
 11 $234 $3,961
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.
18.0% high complexity
55.4% medium
26.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Tortorice is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Tortorice experienced with anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tortorice performed 38 anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel 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. Tortorice's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Lakeland?
Dr. Tortorice's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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 Moderate for Dr. Tortorice) 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 →