Dr. Hector Cervantes, DPM
What this data tells you about Dr. Cervantes
Dr. Hector Cervantes is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cervantes performed 3,879 Medicare services across 1,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cervantes received a total of $2,330 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 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. Cervantes 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
560 | $82 | $325 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
412 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
376 | $30 | $110 |
| 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. |
363 | $42 | $162 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
332 | $27 | $115 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
326 | $11 | $39 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
318 | $34 | $130 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
302 | $66 | $302 |
| 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. |
149 | $51 | $221 |
| 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. |
113 | $128 | $497 |
| 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. |
95 | $117 | $458 |
| 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. |
89 | $130 | $586 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
74 | $58 | $215 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
63 | $109 | $359 |
| 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. |
63 | $256 | $690 |
| 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. |
58 | $91 | $397 |
| 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. |
57 | $90 | $386 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
28 | $109 | $439 |
| Destruction of foot nerve | 24 | $95 | $422 |
| 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. |
23 | $82 | $324 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
18 | $22 | $120 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 13 | $162 | $605 |
| 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. |
12 | $86 | $352 |
| 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. |
11 | $175 | $529 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Cervantes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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