Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brandon Hawkins, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Hawkins 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. Hawkins
Dr. Brandon Hawkins is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Bakersfield, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hawkins performed 17,689 Medicare services across 5,865 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hawkins received a total of $4,135 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 185 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. Hawkins 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$4,135 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,689
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
5,865
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epifix, per square centimeter | 4,858 | $118 | $294 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
2,155 | $55 | $100 |
| 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. |
2,088 | $69 | $125 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
1,625 | $9 | $35 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
1,330 | $73 | $160 |
| Amniotic membrane graft, per square centimeter Application of processed amniotic membrane tissue to a wound or surgical site. The tissue is measured and billed based on the surface area applied. |
989 | $104 | $177 |
| 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. |
946 | $33 | $80 |
| Epieffect per square centimeter A measurement or application of the Epieffect treatment delivered per square centimeter of the treated area. |
743 | $416 | $630 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
729 | $134 | $200 |
| 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. |
397 | $26 | $50 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
214 | $36 | $115 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
213 | $1 | $16 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
165 | $53 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
165 | $171 | $304 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
145 | $57 | $100 |
| 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. |
132 | $85 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
119 | $136 | $265 |
| 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. |
98 | $105 | $170 |
| 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. |
92 | $71 | $120 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
84 | $40 | $115 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 75 | $111 | $324 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 63 | $28 | $80 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
56 | $27 | $53 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
48 | $60 | $135 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
24 | $12 | $56 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
24 | $39 | $115 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
24 | $43 | $95 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
18 | $77 | $140 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
18 | $87 | $156 |
| Drainage of fluid-filled sacs in multiple foot joints This procedure involves draining fluid from the sacs located beneath the connective tissue in several joints of the foot. |
15 | $163 | $560 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
13 | $79 | $155 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
12 | $20 | $75 |
| Manual specimen preparation A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis. |
12 | $106 | $250 |
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 ↗$4,135
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $591/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
185
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
$4,135 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$397
2023
$929
2022
$793
2021
$862
2020
$151
2019
$562
2018
$440
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$258
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$67
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 91.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,433
Nevro Corp.
$714
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$429
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$190
AbbVie Inc.
$118
Horizon Pharma plc
$116
Bioventus LLC
$111
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$101
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$93
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$89
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$73
ACELL, INC.
$68
ERMI Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$60
Abbott Laboratories
$59
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$46
Stryker Corporation
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$30
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc.
$22
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
KCI USA, Inc
$19
Tenex Health Inc.
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$16
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$16
Egalet US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A.L.P.S. · ACTIVAC · AVYCAZ · Baxdela · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · Dermaspan Tissue Expander · Dynasplint · Exogen · Exparel · FOOTPRINT · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · Hammertoe Correction System · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · KerraMax · LYRICA · NA · OMNIGRAFT · Orbactiv · PICO · PICO 7 · Physio-Stim · Proclaim IPG · Qutenza · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · Spinal-Stim · Stratum Foot Plating System · Supera peripheral stent system · URGOCLEAN AG · URGOK2 · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP
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.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
0.0 mi
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. Hawkins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hawkins experienced with epifix, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hawkins performed 4,858 epifix, per square centimeter 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. Hawkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hawkins received a total of $4,135 from 30 companies across 185 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. Hawkins's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Bakersfield?
Dr. Hawkins's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Hawkins) 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 →
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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.
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