Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Byron Collier, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Pismo Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Collier
Dr. Byron Collier is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Pismo Beach, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Collier performed 1,633 Medicare services across 960 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Collier received a total of $60,957 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 396 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. Collier 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 43% volume in CA
$60,957 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,633
Medicare services
Top 43% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
960
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~163 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. |
475 | $73 | $140 |
| 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. |
221 | $104 | $180 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
204 | $73 | $155 |
| 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. |
131 | $134 | $225 |
| 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. |
122 | $194 | $346 |
| 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. |
77 | $90 | $170 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
64 | $141 | $280 |
| 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. |
46 | $101 | $180 |
| 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. |
45 | $37 | $75 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
45 | $12 | $100 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
43 | $65 | $160 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
30 | $258 | $425 |
| Bone graft harvest from small bone A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from a small bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
24 | $73 | $575 |
| 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. |
24 | $48 | $90 |
| 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. |
20 | $97 | $159 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
17 | $67 | $140 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
16 | $172 | $1,100 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $42 | $90 |
| 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. |
14 | $64 | $109 |
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 ↗$60,957
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,708/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
396
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
$39,056 (64.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,735 (22.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,167 (13.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,968
2023
$8,727
2022
$7,886
2021
$5,391
2020
$2,938
2019
$13,778
2018
$3,270
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
International Life Sciences
$6,039
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$5,342
OSSIO INC
$1,854
MedShape, Inc.
$1,375
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$1,129
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,110
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$504
Stryker Corporation
$296
Organogenesis Inc.
$263
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$212
Linvatec Corporation
$146
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$141
Bioventus LLC
$106
Koya Medical, Inc.
$99
Amgen Inc.
$83
EXACTECH, INC.
$59
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$47
Bone Support Inc.
$40
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$25
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$19
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$18
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 69.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
International Life Sciences
$10,709
Stryker Corporation
$6,093
Arthrex, Inc.
$5,673
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$5,342
Paragon 28, Inc.
$3,651
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$3,270
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$3,033
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$2,377
OSSIO INC
$1,854
Vilex LLC
$1,850
EXACTECH, INC.
$1,795
Micromed Inc
$1,602
Kairos Surgical Inc
$1,593
MedShape, Inc.
$1,375
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$1,129
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,110
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,034
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$921
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$851
TriMed, Inc.
$606
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$566
Bone Support Inc.
$540
Organogenesis Inc.
$511
TISSUETECH, INC.
$448
Bioventus LLC
$432
Exactech, Inc.
$317
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$305
SouthTech Orthopedics
$279
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$212
Linvatec Corporation
$146
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$141
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$124
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$120
KCI USA, Inc.
$102
Koya Medical, Inc.
$99
Extremity Medical
$87
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$87
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$87
Amgen Inc.
$83
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$78
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$77
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$71
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$25
Novastep Inc.
$22
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
A.L.P.S. · ADAPT · AFFINITY · ANCHORAGE · AQUAMANTYS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AccelStim · ActivBraid · Arsenal Sinus Support Plate · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BIOFOAM · Baxdela · CADENCE · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CHARLOTTE · CITREFIX · CLARIX · COLINK 2 · CREED Ortholocent Implants · CellerateRx · Cervical-Stim · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FOOT & ANKLE METAL COMPRESSION SCREWS · Dayspring · DynaNail · DynaNail Mini · EVOS · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · FLEXBAND · Firebird Deformity Correction System · Flexitouch Plus · G-FORCE · GALAXY Fixation · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GRAVITY · HINTERMANN · IGNITE · INBONE · INFINITY · IO FiX · IRRISEPT · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Left · MICA · Minimally Invasive Bunion Plate · Miro3D · NEOX · NUSHIELD · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PREVENA · PRIME SERIES · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROSTEP · PROSTEP MICA · PURAPLY AM · Panta 2 · Physio-Stim · Product Portfolio · Puraply · QUTENZA · Qutenza · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SALVATION · SIDEKICK · SONICANCHOR · STAR · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME · TL-HEX · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · Tapestry · TenoTac · TrueLok · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · VANTAGE · VARIAX · 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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in CA.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.6 mi
5.6 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. Collier is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Collier experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Collier performed 475 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. Collier receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Collier received a total of $60,957 from 50 companies across 396 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. Collier's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Pismo Beach?
Dr. Collier's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Collier) 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.
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