Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Linh Huynh, DPM

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Turlock, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
875 E CANAL DR STE 10, Turlock, CA 95380
2096675255
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1063475614 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. Huynh

Dr. Linh Huynh is a primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in Turlock, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huynh performed 5,877 Medicare services across 2,926 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huynh received a total of $6,163 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in primary podiatric medicine 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. Huynh 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 ▲ Top 7% volume in CA $6,163 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,877
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
2,926
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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.
1,607 $33 $97
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
1,195 $25 $76
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.
831 $67 $195
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.
326 $63 $183
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.
291 $26 $77
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.
256 $44 $141
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.
217 $53 $153
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.
216 $78 $236
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 134 $6 $15
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.
118 $82 $150
Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes
Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments.
103 $10 $80
Strapping, unna boot 84 $55 $91
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
78 $0 $15
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
73 $1 $35
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
59 $46 $153
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
47 $17 $65
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
42 $58 $160
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.
38 $72 $202
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
36 $27 $75
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.
29 $93 $173
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.
24 $31 $50
Toe strapping
Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization.
22 $13 $49
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
19 $26 $75
Home visit, new patient, low complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service.
17 $48 $150
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 15 $133 $250
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 ↗
$6,163
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $880/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
253
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
$6,163 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$619
2023
$423
2022
$2,772
2021
$692
2020
$651
2019
$611
2018
$394

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$472
Amgen Inc.
$79
Nevro Corp.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 94.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$5,029
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$376
PFIZER INC.
$173
Horizon Pharma plc
$124
Amgen Inc.
$79
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$67
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$43
KCI USA, Inc
$42
Nevro Corp.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$20
Celularity, Inc.
$19
TEI Medical Inc.
$18
ACELL, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$15
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$11
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$10
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 90.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · Biovance · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Diamondback Peripheral · EUCRISA · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Iodosorb Ointment 40g USA · KRYSTEXXA · LYRICA · NUZYRA · OASIS · OASIS MICRO · PRIMATRIX · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · RENASYS TOUCH · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Senza · Stravix · Versajet
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

Primary podiatric medicine podiatrists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 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. Huynh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Huynh experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huynh performed 1,607 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. Huynh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huynh received a total of $6,163 from 20 companies across 253 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. Huynh's costs compare to other primary podiatric medicine podiatrists in Turlock?
Dr. Huynh's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Huynh) 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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