Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aasin Tareen, MD
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · West Hollywood, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Tareen
Dr. Aasin Tareen is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in West Hollywood, CA, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tareen performed 5,483 Medicare services across 3,239 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tareen received a total of $6,240 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tareen 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.
✓ 6 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$6,240 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,483
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
3,239
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
969 | $72 | $223 |
| 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. |
658 | $39 | $112 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
650 | $29 | $92 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
595 | $12 | $67 |
| Manual specimen preparation A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis. |
454 | $185 | $576 |
| 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. |
289 | $77 | $231 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
232 | $34 | $332 |
| 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. |
213 | $110 | $351 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
208 | $63 | $201 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
171 | $75 | $240 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
143 | $194 | $620 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
140 | $111 | $353 |
| 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. |
137 | $78 | $242 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
71 | $154 | $486 |
| 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. |
68 | $132 | $452 |
| 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. |
63 | $103 | $321 |
| 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. |
51 | $48 | $158 |
| 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. |
49 | $103 | $324 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
45 | $18 | $79 |
| 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. |
44 | $93 | $298 |
| 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. |
39 | $89 | $342 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 39 | $15 | $61 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
39 | $9 | $54 |
| 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. |
32 | $31 | $62 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
25 | $64 | $203 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
25 | $103 | $329 |
| 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. |
21 | $61 | $175 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
13 | $121 | $298 |
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 ↗$6,240
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,040/year across 6 years
Top 21% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
44
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,778 (60.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,463 (39.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,319
2023
$150
2022
$60
2021
$330
2020
$1,268
2019
$3,114
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$875
Amgen Inc.
$122
Nevro Corp.
$114
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$74
Organogenesis Inc.
$47
Solventum Corporation
$44
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Micromed Inc
$3,778
Arthrex, Inc.
$875
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$376
ACELL, INC.
$253
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$228
Amgen Inc.
$122
Medline Industries, Inc.
$118
Nevro Corp.
$114
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Organogenesis Inc.
$47
Solventum Corporation
$44
KCI USA, Inc.
$39
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$37
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$35
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
TISSUETECH, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX XC · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INC. · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NEOX · NUZYRA · Nextremity Nextra Hammertoe · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · STRAVIX · Senza · Sivextro · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (60%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tareen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tareen experienced with removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tareen performed 969 removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 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. Tareen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tareen received a total of $6,240 from 20 companies across 44 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. Tareen's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in West Hollywood?
Dr. Tareen's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Tareen) 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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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.
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