Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jennifer Datzko, NP

Physician Assistant · Bay City, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1484 STRAITS DR STE 5, Bay City, MI 48706
9896678740
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1568005569 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Datzko

Dr. Jennifer Datzko is a physician assistant in Bay City, MI, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Datzko performed 2,134 Medicare services across 1,198 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Datzko received a total of $666 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Datzko 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in MI $666 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,134
Medicare services
Top 2% in MI for physician assistant
1,198
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~356 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
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service.
923 $77 $192
Home visit, established patient, low complexity
A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes.
301 $47 $114
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month
This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions.
206 $31 $94
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
117 $104 $194
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
94 $26 $62
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
76 $33 $78
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
69 $33 $48
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
69 $29 $35
Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes
This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month.
61 $45 $105
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
42 $30 $73
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
34 $3 $5
Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes.
32 $89 $216
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
25 $9 $22
Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels.
22 $3 $5
Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making
A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service.
21 $28 $67
Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes
This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort.
19 $81 $198
Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes
A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation.
12 $12 $22
Home visit, established patient, high complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes.
11 $109 $280
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 2023 ↗
$666
Total received (2021-2023)
Avg $222/year across 3 years
Top 32% in MI for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
43
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
$666 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$18
2022
$220
2021
$427

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2023) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$77
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$61
ITI, Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$37
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREZTRI · CAPLYTA · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · KEVEYIS · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LATUDA · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · REXULTI · Rybelsus · Seglentis · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · VRAYLAR
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.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
167
Per 100K population
161.8
County median income
$60,523
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN BAY REGION
6.2 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 2023
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. Datzko is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Datzko experienced with home visit, established patient, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Datzko performed 923 home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 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. Datzko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Datzko received a total of $666 from 15 companies across 43 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. Datzko's costs compare to other physician assistants in Bay City?
Dr. Datzko's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Datzko) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →