Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Mikhael, M.D.
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mikhael
Dr. Mark Mikhael is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician in Burbank, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mikhael performed 3,040 Medicare services across 2,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mikhael received a total of $79,649 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mikhael 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$79,649 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,040
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
2,083
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
440 | $106 | $356 |
| 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. |
426 | $73 | $242 |
| 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. |
251 | $30 | $98 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
246 | $45 | $401 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 232 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
173 | $33 | $107 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
162 | $60 | $244 |
| 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. |
129 | $129 | $542 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
96 | $98 | $531 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
75 | $31 | $99 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
60 | $29 | $98 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
51 | $37 | $117 |
| 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. |
50 | $25 | $93 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
50 | $36 | $112 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
50 | $0 | $6 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
49 | $82 | $297 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
43 | $93 | $342 |
| 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. |
42 | $115 | $406 |
| 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. |
37 | $87 | $358 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
36 | $42 | $126 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
33 | $29 | $92 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $48 | $178 |
| 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. |
29 | $48 | $146 |
| 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. |
26 | $35 | $119 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $154 | $479 |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation in leg or ankle A procedure to drain a deep abscess or a collection of blood from the leg or ankle area. |
24 | $190 | $1,796 |
| Removal of surface implant from bone A surgical procedure to remove an implant that is attached to the surface of a bone. |
23 | $329 | $1,318 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
23 | $13 | $161 |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood in pelvis or hip A procedure to drain a deep abscess or blood accumulation located in the pelvis or hip area near a joint. |
22 | $299 | $2,098 |
| 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. |
21 | $53 | $244 |
| 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. |
19 | $36 | $112 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
19 | $35 | $120 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
15 | $917 | $3,831 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
15 | $131 | $802 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg splint supplies Materials for a fiberglass splint applied to the lower leg in patients aged 11 and older. |
15 | $17 | $30 |
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 ↗$79,649
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,378/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
116
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$39,753 (49.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$32,260 (40.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,636 (9.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,110
2023
$1,232
2022
$2,754
2021
$8,899
2020
$15,837
2019
$17,956
2018
$14,861
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$17,659
Stryker Corporation
$391
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc.
$39,753
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$17,659
Arthrex, Inc.
$8,215
ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC SOLUTIONS, INC.
$6,387
Vilex LLC
$2,085
TriMed, Inc.
$1,779
Stryker Corporation
$1,681
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$629
Amgen Inc.
$490
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$304
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$263
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$128
Globus Medical, Inc.
$92
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$51
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Exactech, Inc.
$37
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AOS PRODUCTS · AOS Products · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXSOS · Ankle Fracture System · CLAVICLE SYSTEM · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA ANKLE FRACTURE · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · ETERNA · EVENITY · Equinoxe · FIBONACCI CALCANEAL PLATING SYSTEM · GAMMA · HINTERMANN · MINIMALLY INVASIVE CALCANEAL PLATE · ORTHOLOC · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · RIGHT · SMALL · SPS · Small Fragment Plates · Trochanteric Nail · VARIAX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XIAFLEX
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 →
The majority of payments (50%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
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. Mikhael is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 18 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. Mikhael experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mikhael performed 440 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Mikhael receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mikhael received a total of $79,649 from 17 companies across 116 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. Mikhael's costs compare to other orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians in Burbank?
Dr. Mikhael's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Mikhael) 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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