Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffery Fritz, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Arlington, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
801 ROAD TO SIX FLAGS W STE 146, Arlington, TX 76012
2149809400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1861562407 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. Fritz 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. Fritz

Dr. Jeffery Fritz is an interventional pain medicine physician in Arlington, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fritz performed 2,305 Medicare services across 334 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fritz received a total of $3,676 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. 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. Fritz is Very High — 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 41% volume in TX$ $3,676 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,305
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
334
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~121 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min1,179$16$70
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min480$22$76
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)287$69$228
Self-care/home management training, per 15 min45$25$84
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)38$98$324
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries37$94$332
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician26$9$34
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function25$94$331
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy23$293$957
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis23$212$639
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes23$26$91
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes23$27$91
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report20$51$170
Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing18$67$225
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour15$100$325
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$127$418
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report14$65$217
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour14$76$260
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 ↗
$3,676
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $525/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
18
Companies
36
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
$3,676 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$117
2023
$39
2022
$44
2021
$169
2020
$37
2019
$2,338
2018
$932

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,373
Stryker Corporation
$842
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$774
Medtronic, Inc.
$130
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$117
Avanos Medical
$89
Lilly USA, LLC
$84
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$59
PFIZER INC.
$55
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Next Science LLC
$23
ERMI Inc.
$21
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16
Orthogenrx Inc.
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$12
Novo Nordisk Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.

Equivalent to $159 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Pain Medicine Physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

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

Summary

Dr. Fritz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Fritz experienced with manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fritz performed 1,179 manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 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. Fritz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fritz received a total of $3,676 from 18 companies across 36 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. Fritz's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Arlington?
Dr. Fritz's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Fritz) 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. 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 →