Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tyler Kreitz, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Brick, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kreitz
Dr. Tyler Kreitz is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Brick, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kreitz performed 1,663 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kreitz received a total of $17,737 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kreitz 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 47% volume in NJ
$17,737 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,663
Medicare services
Top 47% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
517 | $103 | $368 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
217 | $29 | $179 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
215 | $40 | $227 |
| 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. |
140 | $132 | $553 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
108 | $168 | $5,999 |
| 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. |
106 | $71 | $255 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
71 | $43 | $238 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
39 | $544 | $14,876 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
35 | $25 | $198 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 33 | $1,344 | $21,376 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
32 | $267 | $5,245 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
31 | $30 | $179 |
| 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. |
30 | $72 | $365 |
| Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace Non-surgical treatment of a spinal fracture using a cast or brace to stabilize the bone and promote healing. |
23 | $271 | $4,191 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
20 | $585 | $10,256 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
18 | $140 | $2,251 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
15 | $634 | $10,222 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $19 | $333 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
96.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,737
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,534/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
103
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$76
2023
$347
2022
$602
2021
$2,393
2020
$1,102
2019
$12,820
2018
$396
Payments by company (2024)
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$34
Nevro Corp.
$20
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$14
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$10,576
Stryker Corporation
$4,940
NuVasive, Inc.
$389
Nevro Corp.
$371
Abbott Laboratories
$348
SI-BONE, Inc.
$196
Medtronic, Inc.
$161
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$144
ACUMED LLC
$142
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$110
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$93
Baxter Healthcare
$41
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$41
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$34
Avanos Medical
$27
Linvatec Corporation
$19
Cerapedics Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Bioventus LLC
$14
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVL ARTIFICIAL DISC · ACUMED · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AERO · ALEUTIAN LATERAL SYSTEM · Archon · Axium INS DRG IPG · BIOBRACE 23MM · Bone Graft Harvesting System · Brigade · CAPRI · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CERVICAL PLATE · COHERE · Cervical-STIM · ES2 · ES2 SPINAL SYSTEM · EUFLEXXA · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Evoke · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLOSEAL · HYMOVIS · Helix · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · MESA SPINAL SYSTEM · MazorX - Renaissance · Medical Devices · O-ARM-Spine · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Pulse · RELINE · RIALTO · SERRATO · SPINEMAP · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · TRITANIUM · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · VITOSS · VuePoint · XIA · XIA 3 · XIAFLEX · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
96
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Kreitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kreitz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kreitz performed 517 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kreitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kreitz received a total of $17,737 from 24 companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kreitz's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brick?
Dr. Kreitz's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Kreitz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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