Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bill Metaxas, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Burlingame, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1750 EL CAMINO REAL STE 106, Burlingame, CA 94010
6503422420
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1972723278 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Metaxas

Dr. Bill Metaxas is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Burlingame, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Metaxas performed 1,847 Medicare services across 1,326 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Metaxas received a total of $1,406 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 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. Metaxas 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 37% volume in CA $1,406 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,847
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,326
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~103 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.
504 $40 $109
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.
382 $113 $261
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.
211 $81 $154
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
113 $22 $56
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.
89 $79 $177
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.
60 $71 $130
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
52 $128 $495
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.
49 $38 $92
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.
49 $35 $90
Heel X-ray, minimum 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the heel bone using at least two different angles to evaluate the structure.
49 $29 $79
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
49 $30 $84
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.
49 $135 $706
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
49 $74 $177
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.
42 $85 $180
Toe strapping
Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization.
29 $10 $75
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 28 $194 $491
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
16 $16 $88
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.
15 $167 $349
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
12 $126 $406
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 ↗
$1,406
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $234/year across 6 years
Bottom 43% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
16
Companies
20
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
$1,406 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$191
2023
$443
2022
$68
2021
$270
2019
$146
2018
$287

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EXACTECH, INC.
$171
ConvaTec Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$278
Kerecis Limited
$266
EXACTECH, INC.
$171
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$161
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$118
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$117
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$100
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$37
OSSIO INC
$33
Paragon 28, Inc.
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$20
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$19
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$14
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT · Alps Plates and Instruments · Baby Gorilla · Exogen · GRAFIX · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Medical Implant · PROTOE · Santyl · VANTAGE
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.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
131
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Metaxas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Metaxas experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Metaxas performed 504 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. Metaxas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Metaxas received a total of $1,406 from 16 companies across 20 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. Metaxas's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Burlingame?
Dr. Metaxas's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Metaxas) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →