Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marc Claydon, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Grass Valley, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
150 CATHERINE LN STE B, Grass Valley, CA 95945
5302712100
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1447601802 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. Claydon

Dr. Marc Claydon is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Grass Valley, CA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Claydon performed 2,895 Medicare services across 1,649 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Claydon received a total of $13,347 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. 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. Claydon 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in CA $13,347 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,895
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,649
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~322 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
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.
878 $24 $73
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.
649 $67 $190
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.
377 $82 $233
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.
281 $28 $78
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.
204 $79 $276
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.
122 $92 $840
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
69 $1 $142
Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less
Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
53 $213 $649
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 40 $132 $346
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.
35 $129 $492
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.
32 $34 $120
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
32 $106 $283
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.
25 $163 $1,149
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.
25 $105 $348
Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot
This procedure involves realigning a broken bone in the front or middle part of the foot without making a surgical incision.
20 $174 $465
Big toe joint fusion with foot
Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones.
20 $407 $1,686
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
18 $45 $113
Removal of deep implant from bone
A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone.
15 $498 $1,304
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.
0.7% high complexity
4.1% medium
95.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,347
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,907/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
58
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
$11,671 (87.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,676 (12.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$191
2023
$996
2022
$3,574
2021
$1,238
2020
$20
2019
$2,156
2018
$5,172

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$147
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pinnacle, Inc
$7,062
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,371
Sequoia Surgical, Inc.
$1,238
Stryker Corporation
$1,118
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$180
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$173
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$41
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$23
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Kerecis Limited
$20
KCI USA, Inc
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · CADENCE · DALVANCE · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Juggerknot · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LCP PLATES & SCREWS · MAKO · NUZYRA · Ozempic · PROPHECY · VARIAX · VLP MINI-MOD
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 (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in CA.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$84,905
Nearest hospital
SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Claydon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Claydon experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Claydon performed 878 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Claydon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Claydon received a total of $13,347 from 14 companies across 58 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. Claydon's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Grass Valley?
Dr. Claydon's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Claydon) 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 →