Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Azar, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Montclair, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Azar
Dr. Edward Azar is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Montclair, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Azar performed 7,297 Medicare services across 4,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Azar received a total of $7,380 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 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. Azar 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$7,380 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,297
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
4,230
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,196 | $60 | $99 |
| 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. |
1,136 | $38 | $65 |
| 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. |
1,008 | $47 | $100 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
553 | $88 | $250 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the legs and measuring the sites where stimulation is applied. |
546 | $134 | $179 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
541 | $245 | $400 |
| 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. |
514 | $216 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
513 | $174 | $250 |
| 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. |
408 | $87 | $150 |
| 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. |
298 | $72 | $114 |
| 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. |
197 | $109 | $150 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
93 | $26 | $72 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
91 | $11 | $61 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
69 | $77 | $115 |
| 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. |
47 | $82 | $150 |
| 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. |
27 | $115 | $250 |
| 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. |
17 | $38 | $61 |
| 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. |
16 | $105 | $194 |
| 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. |
16 | $60 | $119 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
11 | $219 | $350 |
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 ↗$7,380
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,054/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
225
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
$7,380 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,551
2023
$2,106
2022
$1,139
2021
$869
2020
$208
2019
$861
2018
$647
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$517
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$353
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$281
Stryker Corporation
$171
Inari Medical, Inc.
$107
Amgen Inc.
$35
Kerecis Limited
$26
Nevro Corp.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,057
Kerecis Limited
$870
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$810
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$573
ABBVIE INC.
$548
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$506
TissueTech, Inc.
$318
AbbVie Inc.
$294
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$275
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$241
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$213
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$186
Stryker Corporation
$171
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$159
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$149
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$147
Paragon 28, Inc.
$125
Inari Medical, Inc.
$107
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$104
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$89
Bioventus LLC
$71
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$53
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$44
Amgen Inc.
$35
DJO, LLC
$30
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$28
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$26
Nevro Corp.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Venclose Inc.
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$12
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLEVYN LIFE L 15.4X15.4 CTN10 · ALLOPURE · AUGMENT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Baxdela · Biomet Orthopak · CITREFIX · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DARCO · DeNovo · Diamondback Peripheral · EBI Bone Healing System · EVRSF · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · NEOX · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · Orbactiv · PHALINX · PROCLAIM · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Portfolio · Prokera · QUTENZA · Qutenza · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · S · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · STRAVIX · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · Spinal Pak 2 · Stravix · TEFLARO · V.A.C. DERMATAC
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.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
138
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
MONTCLAIR HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Azar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Azar experienced with removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Azar performed 1,196 removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 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. Azar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Azar received a total of $7,380 from 34 companies across 225 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. Azar's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Montclair?
Dr. Azar's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Azar) 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.
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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