Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Longobardi, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
450 4TH AVE, Chula Vista, CA 91910
6194255500
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1780664250 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. Longobardi 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. Longobardi

Dr. James Longobardi is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Chula Vista, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Longobardi performed 948 Medicare services across 572 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Longobardi received a total of $3,055 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 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. Longobardi 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 ▲ 948 Medicare services $3,055 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
948
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
572
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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 (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.
395 $69 $125
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.
115 $36 $94
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.
110 $96 $222
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.
70 $127 $339
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
63 $18 $50
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
34 $25 $68
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.
30 $63 $103
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
30 $16 $79
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.
30 $87 $166
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.
27 $63 $125
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.
16 $220 $551
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.
15 $33 $92
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
13 $67 $203
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 ↗
$3,055
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $436/year across 7 years
Top 39% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
150
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
$3,043 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$34
2023
$54
2022
$386
2021
$632
2020
$715
2019
$958
2018
$277

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$837
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$801
AbbVie Inc.
$155
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$155
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$114
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$87
Bioventus LLC
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$70
Vaporox, Inc.
$62
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$59
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$51
Nevro Corp.
$44
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$43
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$38
Zyla Life Sciences
$35
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$34
Medline Industries, Inc.
$30
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$30
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$26
Allergan, Inc.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$20
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$19
In2Bones USA, LLC
$18
Novum Pharma, LLC
$17
DJO, LLC
$16
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
ACELL, INC.
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$14
Stryker Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 58.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · Alcortin A · Ankle Fix Plates and Instruments · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet Orthopak · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYTAL · CoLag · DALVANCE · EVOS SMALL · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FOOTPRINT ULTRA PK · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX XC · Grafix PL PRIME · GrafixPL · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Integra · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Lapiplasty System · Miro3D · NEOX · OASIS · Oasis · Omnia · PICO · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · RENASYS · Regranex · Restrata Wound Matrix · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SPRIX · SPY TECHNOLOGY · STRAVIX · Santyl · Stravix · XS ExFix · ZIPSOR · ZORVOLEX · Zetuvit · Zetuvit Plus
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
57
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
2.2 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. Longobardi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Longobardi experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Longobardi performed 395 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Longobardi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Longobardi received a total of $3,055 from 33 companies across 150 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. Longobardi's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Chula Vista?
Dr. Longobardi's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Longobardi) 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 →