Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Brown, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Reseda, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18701 SHERMAN WAY STE 2, Reseda, CA 91335
8187820559
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1629475165 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Brown from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown

Dr. Adam Brown is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Reseda, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 1,109 Medicare services across 434 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $5,675 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 96 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. Brown 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 1,109 Medicare services $5,675 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,109
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
434
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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
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.
189 $66 $165
Adult short leg cast supplies, plaster
Materials used to create a short leg cast for an adult patient using plaster.
176 $15 $25
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.
149 $104 $270
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.
147 $78 $183
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.
128 $36 $134
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
86 $29 $41
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
75 $15 $50
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.
44 $70 $103
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.
37 $32 $97
Home visit, established patient, low complexity
A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes.
23 $63 $150
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.
20 $58 $96
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.
18 $54 $268
Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making
A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service.
17 $38 $85
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 ↗
$5,675
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $811/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
96
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
$5,675 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$615
2023
$297
2022
$1,231
2021
$117
2020
$3,019
2019
$280
2018
$117

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$243
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
Solventum Corporation
$109
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$57
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$20
MEDELA LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 84.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$2,803
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$666
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$638
Nevro Corp.
$319
Amgen Inc.
$243
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$212
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$160
Solventum Corporation
$109
KCI USA, Inc.
$98
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$61
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$39
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$35
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$32
ConvaTec Inc.
$27
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$25
Apria Healthcare LLC
$24
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$22
Kerecis Limited
$21
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$20
MEDELA LLC
$19
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$15
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$13
Top 3 companies account for 72.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ACTIV.A.C. · AQUACEL AG · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · EXPAREL · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX PL · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Integra · Invia Motion Endure · Iodosorb Ointment 40g USA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kimyrsa · Medela · NUZYRA · Omnia · PROMOGRAN PRISMA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · Qutenza · REGRANEX · Santyl · Sivextro · Zetuvit Plus
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.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
204
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
JOYCE EISENBERG KEEFER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brown experienced with vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 189 vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $5,675 from 26 companies across 96 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. Brown's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Reseda?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Brown) 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 →