Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mehryar Amirkiai, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sunnyvale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
697 E REMINGTON DR, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4082453230
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1487617072 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. Amirkiai 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. Amirkiai

Dr. Mehryar Amirkiai is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Sunnyvale, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amirkiai performed 1,038 Medicare services across 543 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amirkiai received a total of $9,049 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 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. Amirkiai 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 1,038 Medicare services $9,049 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,038
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
543
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~52 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
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.
394 $40 $82
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.
184 $81 $150
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.
102 $79 $120
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.
99 $97 $230
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
69 $30 $60
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.
60 $71 $125
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.
37 $28 $60
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.
27 $53 $90
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.
25 $34 $90
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.
16 $112 $185
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
14 $49 $90
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
11 $25 $55
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 ↗
$9,049
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,293/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.
37
Companies
147
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
$7,805 (86.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,244 (13.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,947
2023
$752
2022
$958
2021
$2,952
2020
$379
2019
$475
2018
$586

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,471
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$785
Stryker Corporation
$257
Organogenesis Inc.
$137
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$103
Amgen Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$36
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$2,029
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,471
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,131
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$890
Organogenesis Inc.
$526
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$278
Stryker Corporation
$257
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$230
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$220
Nevro Corp.
$198
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$155
Ethicon US, LLC
$148
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$133
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$131
AbbVie, Inc.
$125
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$100
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$100
Amgen Inc.
$84
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$75
AbbVie Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Paragon 28, Inc.
$48
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$37
Bioventus LLC
$36
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$36
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$34
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
ACELL, INC.
$24
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$19
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFFINITY · AQUACEL AG+ · AUGMENT · Apligraf · BOTOX · BRYHALI · Biomet Orthopak · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HAT-TRICK · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · IntegraEndoscopic Gastro Release System · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · MTP · Miro3D · NEOX · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC · PHALINX · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Qutenza · STRATAFIX · STRAVIX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Santyl · Senza · Stratum Foot Plating System · Stravix · Uni-CP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VenaSeal
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 (86%) 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
90
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA
2.9 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. Amirkiai is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 20 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. Amirkiai experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amirkiai performed 394 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 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. Amirkiai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amirkiai received a total of $9,049 from 37 companies across 147 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. Amirkiai's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Sunnyvale?
Dr. Amirkiai's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Amirkiai) 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 →