Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Stych, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Traverse City, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4001 W ROYAL DR, Traverse City, MI 49684
2319350666
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1275984353 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. Stych 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. Stych

Dr. Jeffrey Stych is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Traverse City, MI, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stych performed 1,391 Medicare services across 715 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stych received a total of $13,967 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. 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. Stych 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in MI $13,967 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,391
Medicare services
Top 37% in MI for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
715
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
445 $20 $50
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.
328 $28 $65
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.
136 $61 $94
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.
123 $24 $70
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.
103 $72 $134
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.
78 $92 $160
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
47 $5 $12
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.
38 $39 $60
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 27 $106 $278
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
26 $66 $150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
21 $121 $207
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
19 $42 $78
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 ↗
$13,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,995/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MI for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
155
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
$9,781 (70.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,186 (30.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,573
2023
$3,453
2022
$2,036
2021
$436
2020
$4,031
2019
$740
2018
$1,697

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$594
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$336
Paragon 28, Inc.
$178
Stryker Corporation
$172
Abbott Laboratories
$89
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$74
Amgen Inc.
$65
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 70.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,909
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,980
Medwest Associates
$1,576
Pinnacle, Inc
$1,443
Stryker Corporation
$832
Organogenesis Inc.
$799
ConvaTec Inc.
$624
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$591
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$460
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$380
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$370
Abbott Laboratories
$259
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$230
Linvatec Corporation
$178
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$162
Medline Industries LP
$159
AXOGEN
$139
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$135
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$132
BioPoly LLC
$117
ACELL, INC.
$101
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$69
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$66
Amgen Inc.
$65
AbbVie, Inc.
$56
Bioventus LLC
$40
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$27
Inari Medical, Inc.
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
5MS · ACTISHIELD · ALLOWRAP · AMNIOEXCEL · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Affinity · Apex 3D · Apligraf · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BIO4 · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Bun-Yo-Matic · CITREFIX · CellerateRx · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FRACTURE AND CORRECTION COLAG 2 · GRAVITY · GrafixPL · Grappler · HAMMERLOCK · HEALICOIL · HOFFMANN · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · Iovera · Joust Beaming · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MOTOBAND · Mister Tendon · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PICO · PROCLAIM · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROPHECY · PURAPLY · Paratrooper · Phantom Intramedullary Nail · Portfolio · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Q-FIX · R3ACT · RAYOS · RENASYS · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SUPERA · Santyl · Tymlos · Venclose Maven Catheter
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in MI.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
13.3
County median income
$91,943
Nearest hospital
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Stych is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MI peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Stych experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stych performed 445 toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails 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. Stych receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stych received a total of $13,967 from 31 companies across 155 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. Stych's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Traverse City?
Dr. Stych's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Stych) 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 →