Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tyler Zimmermann, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Livonia, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
37595 7 MILE RD STE 370, Livonia, MI 48152
7345429305
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1740774751 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. Zimmermann 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. Zimmermann

Dr. Tyler Zimmermann is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Livonia, MI, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zimmermann performed 582 Medicare services across 357 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zimmermann received a total of $17,127 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zimmermann 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ 582 Medicare services $17,127 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
582
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in MI for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
357
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
236 $64 $110
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
87 $0 $7
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
61 $24 $60
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
53 $75 $180
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails
Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session.
47 $32 $75
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
35 $39 $163
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
30 $96 $250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
18 $91 $130
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
15 $37 $75
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 ↗
$17,127
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,447/year across 7 years
Top 7% in MI for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
132
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,024 (64.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,102 (35.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,643
2023
$1,781
2022
$8,528
2021
$168
2020
$38
2019
$2,695
2018
$1,274

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medline Industries LP
$1,665
ABBVIE INC.
$270
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$194
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$151
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Stryker Corporation
$54
Kerecis Limited
$45
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$44
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$26
ACUMED LLC
$25
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Paragon 28, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pinnacle, Inc
$8,260
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,947
Medline Industries LP
$1,665
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$577
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$376
Linvatec Corporation
$312
ABBVIE INC.
$300
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$296
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$164
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Nevro Corp.
$155
AXOGEN
$135
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$100
Organogenesis Inc.
$98
Stryker Corporation
$78
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$53
ACUMED LLC
$49
Kerecis Limited
$45
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$39
Misonix Inc
$38
Osteomed LLC
$30
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$26
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$25
Lifenet Health
$24
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$24
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$23
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$23
Next Science LLC
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Paragon 28, Inc.
$17
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVOS 10 BONE CEMENT · ACUMED · Affinity · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · EXT-Extremilock Foot · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GRAFIX PL · INFINITY · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · LICART · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · MOTOBAND · NUZYRA · Nextremity General Instrument · Omnia · OsteoMed · PICO 7 · Physio-Stim · Portfolio · Qutenza · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SURGX · Senza · SonicOne · TEFLARO · TENOGLIDE · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · URGOCLEAN AG · VA-LCP · Zetuvit Plus
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 (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in MI.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
221
Per 100K population
12.5
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA
1.9 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 2024
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. Zimmermann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of MI peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zimmermann experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zimmermann performed 236 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Zimmermann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zimmermann received a total of $17,127 from 33 companies across 132 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. Zimmermann's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Livonia?
Dr. Zimmermann's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Zimmermann) 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 →