Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Nowak, D.P.M.
Podiatrist · Redding, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Nowak
Dr. Jason Nowak is a podiatrist in Redding, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nowak performed 3,868 Medicare services across 2,224 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nowak received a total of $468,782 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 373 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nowak 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$468,782 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,868
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for podiatrist
2,224
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~258 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 (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. |
926 | $98 | $335 |
| 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. |
893 | $27 | $108 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
490 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
334 | $30 | $114 |
| 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. |
287 | $125 | $434 |
| 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. |
187 | $50 | $237 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
140 | $40 | $152 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
118 | $5 | $18 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
82 | $111 | $1,161 |
| 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. |
45 | $188 | $1,448 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
44 | $36 | $156 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
41 | $140 | $1,240 |
| Bone graft harvest from large bone Surgical removal of bone tissue from a large bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
30 | $106 | $870 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 28 | $114 | $549 |
| Lengthening of calf muscle | 26 | $206 | $1,198 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
25 | $57 | $192 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
25 | $99 | $318 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
22 | $264 | $1,642 |
| Incision of foot and toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the joint capsule of the foot or toe. |
22 | $130 | $1,333 |
| 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. |
22 | $386 | $2,188 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
21 | $40 | $143 |
| X-ray for bone length assessment An X-ray image is taken to measure and evaluate the length of bones. |
17 | $38 | $130 |
| Fusion of multiple foot joints | 16 | $490 | $2,109 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg splint supplies Materials for a fiberglass splint applied to the lower leg in patients aged 11 and older. |
14 | $16 | $56 |
| Ankle joint reconstruction with prosthesis Surgical procedure to reconstruct the ankle joint by replacing it with a prosthetic device. |
13 | $770 | $3,800 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
24.2% medium
74.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$468,782
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $66,969/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
373
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$288,507 (61.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$172,055 (36.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,790 (1.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,431 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$120,842
2023
$131,819
2022
$106,885
2021
$35,791
2020
$23,962
2019
$14,425
2018
$35,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$63,839
MedShape, Inc.
$54,967
Novastep Inc.
$1,750
Curonix LLC
$116
Bioventus LLC
$80
Stryker Corporation
$61
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$14
Nevro Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$229,555
MedShape, Inc.
$177,459
Exactech, Inc.
$22,815
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$10,892
Osteomed LLC
$10,733
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$5,835
Paragon 28, Inc.
$3,075
Steelhead Surgical Inc
$2,431
Novastep Inc.
$1,750
TriMed, Inc.
$1,000
EXACTECH, INC.
$637
Additive Orthopaedics, LLC
$500
OSSIO INC
$417
Stryker Corporation
$330
Bioventus LLC
$205
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$186
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$160
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$116
Curonix LLC
$116
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$88
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$83
Medartis Inc.
$78
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$66
Bone Support Inc.
$64
DJO, LLC
$63
Abbott Laboratories
$40
Amgen Inc.
$33
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$21
STEELHEAD SURGICAL INC
$20
Nevro Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (62%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for podiatrist in CA.
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$71,931
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING
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. Nowak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 15 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. Nowak experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nowak performed 926 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Nowak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nowak received a total of $468,782 from 30 companies across 373 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. Nowak's costs compare to other podiatrists in Redding?
Dr. Nowak's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Nowak) 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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