Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bruce Levine, DPM

Podiatrist · San Pedro, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1360 W 6TH ST, San Pedro, CA 90732
3105481191
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1437379583 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Levine

Dr. Bruce Levine is a podiatrist in San Pedro, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levine performed 2,275 Medicare services across 848 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levine received a total of $5,370 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 165 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Levine 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in CA $5,370 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,275
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for podiatrist
848
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~126 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.
878 $75 $135
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.
486 $38 $103
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.
166 $73 $150
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.
138 $77 $155
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
104 $40 $65
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.
101 $115 $235
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.
99 $31 $140
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.
72 $61 $95
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.
68 $87 $185
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
50 $24 $95
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.
26 $100 $225
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area.
25 $50 $150
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.
20 $145 $250
Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion.
18 $0 $10
Simple drainage of skin abscess
A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing.
12 $87 $200
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.
12 $47 $255
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.
0.8% high complexity
0.5% medium
98.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,370
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $767/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
165
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
$3,799 (70.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,276 (23.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$295 (5.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$204
2023
$1,380
2022
$429
2021
$172
2020
$1,015
2019
$1,153
2018
$1,018

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$70
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$60
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,801
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,343
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$654
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$463
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$141
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$98
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
$85
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$81
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$80
Medline Industries, Inc.
$74
Stryker Corporation
$70
Sandoz Inc.
$65
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$60
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Paragon 28, Inc.
$37
Bioventus LLC
$35
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$33
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$26
Horizon Pharma plc
$23
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
ACUMED LLC
$17
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$16
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Novum Pharma, LLC
$15
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · Actishield · Alcortin A · Beser · Clodan Shampoo · DALVANCE · DART-FIRE · DR. COMFORT Diabetic Shoes and Inserts · DUEXIS · Ecoza · FUTURA CSI · GRAVITY · Genadur · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Ketodan · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Loprox · Loprox TS Kit · Loprox Topical Suspension · Mupirocin Cream · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · Neo-Synalar · Neo-Synalar Cream · Neo-Synalar Cream Kit · ORTHOLOC · PHALINX · PRAMOSONE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings · Pro3-F · RAYOS · REGRANEX · SNAP · Santyl · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · VIMOVO · Zipsor
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
203
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY MED CTR SAN PEDRO
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. Levine is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, with 18 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. Levine experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levine performed 878 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. Levine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levine received a total of $5,370 from 27 companies across 165 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. Levine's costs compare to other podiatrists in San Pedro?
Dr. Levine's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Levine) 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 →