Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Elardo, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Jose, 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. Elardo
Dr. Thomas Elardo is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elardo performed 5,045 Medicare services across 1,956 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elardo received a total of $9,394 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 193 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. Elardo 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in CA
$9,394 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,045
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,956
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~266 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. |
628 | $79 | $324 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 566 | $19 | $91 |
| 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. |
525 | $41 | $162 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
429 | $24 | $99 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
421 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
382 | $35 | $136 |
| 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. |
352 | $28 | $115 |
| 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. |
337 | $79 | $324 |
| 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. |
267 | $113 | $456 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
183 | $8 | $41 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
168 | $1 | $15 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
100 | $50 | $214 |
| 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. |
77 | $143 | $586 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
67 | $107 | $438 |
| 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. |
65 | $74 | $285 |
| 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 | $102 | $397 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $157 | $638 |
| 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. |
46 | $224 | $1,987 |
| 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. |
43 | $110 | $439 |
| 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. |
41 | $101 | $392 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 38 | $99 | $336 |
| 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. |
37 | $37 | $146 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
30 | $44 | $188 |
| 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. |
24 | $27 | $110 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $33 | $198 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
18 | $104 | $465 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
16 | $44 | $191 |
| 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. |
15 | $108 | $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. |
15 | $251 | $690 |
| Fingernail/toenail separation from nail bed, each additional nail This procedure involves separating an additional fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
13 | $33 | $124 |
| 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. |
11 | $52 | $221 |
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 ↗$9,394
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,342/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
193
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
$9,394 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,055
2023
$2,201
2022
$1,129
2021
$412
2020
$906
2019
$1,884
2018
$806
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$415
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$326
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$229
EXACTECH, INC.
$213
Kerecis Limited
$196
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$195
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$190
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$103
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$45
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$20
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,501
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,202
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$505
Stryker Corporation
$452
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$423
Nevro Corp.
$421
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$339
Paragon 28, Inc.
$331
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$326
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$319
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$310
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$291
Medline Industries, Inc.
$230
EXACTECH, INC.
$213
Kerecis Limited
$196
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$195
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$190
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$158
Organogenesis Inc.
$152
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$149
AbbVie, Inc.
$148
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$143
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$140
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$121
Linvatec Corporation
$112
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$103
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$77
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$75
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$67
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC
$56
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$45
Zyla Life Sciences
$44
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$44
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$41
Egalet US Inc
$41
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Bioventus LLC
$33
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$31
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$25
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$20
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$17
ACELL, INC.
$16
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOMATRIX · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AlignMATE · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BIOFIX · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSCHECK · DART-FIRE · Exogen · FRACTURE AND CORRECTION COLAG 2 · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAPPLER · GRAVITY · Gorilla Plating System · Grafix PL PRIME · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · MOTOBAND · MTP · NEOX · NUZYRA · NuDyn · ORTHOLOC · Oasis · Omnia · PICO · PROMO · PROSTEP · Paratrooper · Puraply · QUTENZA · Recell · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SPRIX · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Senza · Stratum Foot Plating System · Stravix · TENSIX · Total Foot System 2 · VA-LCP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VANTAGE · VersaWrap · ZORVOLEX
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
83
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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. Elardo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 19 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. Elardo experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elardo performed 628 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. Elardo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elardo received a total of $9,394 from 44 companies across 193 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. Elardo's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in San Jose?
Dr. Elardo's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Elardo) 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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