Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Liviu Pasaboc, DPM
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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pasaboc 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. Pasaboc
Dr. Liviu Pasaboc is a podiatrist in Bakersfield, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pasaboc performed 20,637 Medicare services across 9,290 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pasaboc received a total of $4,341 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Pasaboc 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 0% volume in CA
$4,341 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗20,637
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for podiatrist
9,290
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,032 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, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
2,948 | $34 | $80 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
2,734 | $72 | $160 |
| 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. |
2,140 | $51 | $100 |
| Epifix, per square centimeter | 2,105 | $118 | $295 |
| 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. |
1,828 | $73 | $125 |
| 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. |
899 | $106 | $175 |
| Bio-connekt wound matrix, per square centimeter A biological wound matrix material applied to treat wounds, billed per square centimeter of surface area used. |
764 | $105 | $150 |
| 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. |
750 | $79 | $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. |
709 | $46 | $115 |
| Wound tissue removal, each additional 20 sq cm This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound. It is billed for each additional 20 square centimeters of tissue removed beyond the initial amount. |
670 | $35 | $70 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
537 | $184 | $350 |
| 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. |
442 | $173 | $306 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
422 | $13 | $56 |
| Epieffect per square centimeter A measurement or application of the Epieffect treatment delivered per square centimeter of the treated area. |
337 | $416 | $673 |
| Drainage of fluid-filled sac in foot This procedure involves draining fluid from a sac located in the foot. It is performed to remove accumulated fluid from the affected area. |
326 | $134 | $400 |
| 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. |
315 | $23 | $42 |
| 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. |
302 | $136 | $265 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 295 | $31 | $80 |
| 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. |
275 | $134 | $200 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
270 | $33 | $115 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
268 | $1 | $16 |
| 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. |
219 | $91 | $141 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
192 | $47 | $110 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
185 | $25 | $61 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
151 | $326 | $500 |
| 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. |
74 | $107 | $170 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
61 | $40 | $70 |
| 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. |
60 | $60 | $135 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
45 | $29 | $57 |
| 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. |
38 | $53 | $95 |
| 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. |
34 | $91 | $152 |
| 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. |
30 | $41 | $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. |
30 | $43 | $95 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 28 | $87 | $325 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
27 | $75 | $155 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
23 | $182 | $670 |
| 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. |
22 | $29 | $50 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
21 | $10 | $35 |
| Extensive or complicated wound repair A surgical procedure to close a wound that has reopened or is complex. This involves extensive stitching or other techniques to heal the tissue. |
18 | $656 | $1,000 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $143 | $225 |
| 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. |
13 | $139 | $567 |
| Manual specimen preparation A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis. |
13 | $110 | $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 ↗$4,341
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $620/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
171
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
$4,341 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$534
2023
$900
2022
$872
2021
$670
2020
$362
2019
$509
2018
$493
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$230
Nevro Corp.
$198
Medtronic, Inc.
$107
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,392
Nevro Corp.
$603
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$300
Medtronic, Inc.
$245
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$217
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$181
PFIZER INC.
$145
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$137
Organogenesis Inc.
$129
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$87
KCI USA, Inc.
$77
ACELL, INC.
$75
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$70
KCI USA, Inc
$69
Bioventus LLC
$64
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$59
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$58
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$51
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$44
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$34
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$30
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$28
TEI Medical Inc.
$24
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$22
Stryker Corporation
$19
Tenex Health Inc.
$17
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$16
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A.L.P.S. · ACCURIAN · AVYCAZ · Baxdela · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · Dynasplint · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Hammertoe Correction System · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · KerraMax · Kimyrsa · LYRICA · NA · OASIS · OMNIGRAFT · Orbactiv · PICO · PICO 7 · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PREVENA · PRIMATRIX · Physio-Stim · Proclaim IPG · Puraply · Qutenza · REGRANEX · RENASYS · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · SIVEXTRO · SNAP · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · Spinal-Stim · Stratum Foot Plating System · Supera peripheral stent system · URGOK2 · VAC VERAFLO
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
Podiatrists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
1.4
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. Pasaboc is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, 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. Pasaboc experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pasaboc performed 2,948 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ 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. Pasaboc receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pasaboc received a total of $4,341 from 30 companies across 171 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. Pasaboc's costs compare to other podiatrists in Bakersfield?
Dr. Pasaboc's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Pasaboc) 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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