Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Lerman, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Los Gatos, 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. Lerman
Dr. Bruce Lerman is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Los Gatos, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lerman performed 6,709 Medicare services across 3,155 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lerman received a total of $22,855 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 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. Lerman 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$22,855 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,709
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
3,155
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~353 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. |
2,037 | $81 | $145 |
| 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. |
969 | $42 | $82 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
391 | $25 | $70 |
| 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. |
321 | $118 | $190 |
| 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. |
309 | $123 | $225 |
| 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. |
299 | $79 | $130 |
| 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. |
295 | $33 | $62 |
| 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. |
225 | $91 | $192 |
| 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. |
149 | $65 | $125 |
| Oxygen chamber therapy management This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. |
123 | $86 | $248 |
| 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. |
120 | $88 | $130 |
| 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. |
120 | $105 | $148 |
| 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. |
116 | $57 | $271 |
| 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. |
116 | $50 | $200 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
113 | $14 | $67 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
104 | $179 | $450 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
104 | $100 | $200 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
96 | $33 | $60 |
| Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure. |
76 | $45 | $100 |
| 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. |
68 | $139 | $230 |
| 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. |
61 | $87 | $200 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
55 | $30 | $54 |
| 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. |
47 | $113 | $200 |
| 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. |
46 | $217 | $415 |
| 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. |
46 | $155 | $252 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
40 | $47 | $105 |
| 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. |
39 | $38 | $66 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
36 | $110 | $250 |
| 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. |
35 | $45 | $75 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
34 | $71 | $120 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $107 | $200 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 24 | $159 | $300 |
| 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. |
21 | $239 | $750 |
| Application of below-knee walking cast A cast is applied to the lower leg, extending from below the knee to the toes, to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for walking. |
16 | $27 | $120 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
15 | $127 | $400 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $58 | $320 |
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 ↗$22,855
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,265/year across 7 years
Top 4% 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
231
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
$9,640 (42.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,310 (36.4%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$4,134 (18.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$771 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,089
2023
$1,886
2022
$3,093
2021
$614
2020
$759
2019
$433
2018
$14,981
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$418
EXACTECH, INC.
$213
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$190
Organogenesis Inc.
$151
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$9,451
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$4,134
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$2,961
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,780
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$1,292
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$612
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$600
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$473
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$418
EXACTECH, INC.
$213
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$190
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$100
TISSUETECH, INC.
$95
Paragon 28, Inc.
$91
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$24
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Nevro Corp.
$23
Stryker Corporation
$22
ACELL, INC.
$22
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$22
Resmed Corp
$20
PolarityTE, Inc.
$17
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$17
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$11
Celularity, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR 11 · Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Capture · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · HYMOVIS · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYRICA · Lateral Column beaming · NALOCET · NEOX · ORTHOLOC · PICO · PICO7 · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Puraply/nushield/affinity · REGRANEX · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · STRAVIX · Santyl · Senza · Stravix · Tactoset · Total Foot System 2 · UltraMist · 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 →
The majority of payments (42%) 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 4% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in CA.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Lerman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 19 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. Lerman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lerman performed 2,037 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. Lerman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lerman received a total of $22,855 from 33 companies across 231 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. Lerman's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Los Gatos?
Dr. Lerman's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Lerman) 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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