Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Albert Elhiani, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · West Hollywood, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Elhiani
Dr. Albert Elhiani is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in West Hollywood, CA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elhiani performed 5,096 Medicare services across 2,998 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elhiani received a total of $8,944 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 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. Elhiani 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$8,944 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,096
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,998
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~637 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. |
719 | $70 | $225 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
703 | $29 | $90 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
540 | $12 | $67 |
| 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. |
320 | $38 | $115 |
| 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. |
227 | $188 | $620 |
| 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. |
223 | $76 | $242 |
| 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. |
223 | $77 | $237 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 193 | $42 | $207 |
| 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. |
177 | $108 | $356 |
| 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. |
174 | $109 | $351 |
| 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. |
155 | $98 | $321 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
145 | $17 | $85 |
| 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. |
113 | $63 | $200 |
| 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. |
98 | $28 | $67 |
| 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. |
96 | $94 | $358 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
88 | $1 | $3 |
| Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure. |
82 | $52 | $189 |
| 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. |
76 | $137 | $453 |
| 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. |
76 | $150 | $446 |
| 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. |
60 | $34 | $107 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
56 | $10 | $56 |
| 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. |
55 | $76 | $253 |
| 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. |
55 | $91 | $298 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 53 | $15 | $62 |
| 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. |
52 | $91 | $317 |
| 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. |
50 | $50 | $158 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
47 | $180 | $565 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
40 | $258 | $843 |
| Manual specimen preparation A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis. |
40 | $187 | $475 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
35 | $122 | $440 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 28 | $97 | $455 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
26 | $66 | $208 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
22 | $10 | $54 |
| 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. |
21 | $30 | $95 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $109 | $343 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
12 | $16 | $44 |
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 ↗$8,944
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,278/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.
31
Companies
138
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
$8,026 (89.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$918 (10.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,933
2023
$1,395
2022
$820
2021
$1,531
2020
$1,595
2019
$1,472
2018
$198
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$875
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$193
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$176
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Bone Support Inc.
$128
Amgen Inc.
$122
Nevro Corp.
$114
Solventum Corporation
$44
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$40
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
Bioventus LLC
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 64.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,149
Stryker Corporation
$1,071
ACELL, INC.
$953
Micromed Inc
$918
Arthrex, Inc.
$875
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$699
Organogenesis Inc.
$522
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$368
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$291
Medline Industries, Inc.
$247
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$193
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$188
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$166
Paragon 28, Inc.
$140
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$139
Celularity Inc.
$138
Bone Support Inc.
$128
Amgen Inc.
$122
KCI USA, Inc.
$118
Nevro Corp.
$114
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$99
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$86
Solventum Corporation
$44
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$40
Kerecis Limited
$29
Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc.
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$18
KCI USA, Inc
$17
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$17
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD CF · ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOMATRIX · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Diamondback Peripheral · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Foot and Ankle · Foot/ankle products · Hammertoe Correction System · ICONIX · INC. · Integra · Interfyl · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NEOX · NUZYRA · OASIS · OASIS MICRO · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PROSTEP · PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings · Product Portfolio · Puraply · SALVATION · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Senza · V.A.C. DERMATAC · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VAC VERAFLO · VALOR · VARIAX · VERSAJET II
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 (90%) 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
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. Elhiani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Elhiani experienced with removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elhiani performed 719 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. Elhiani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elhiani received a total of $8,944 from 31 companies across 138 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. Elhiani's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in West Hollywood?
Dr. Elhiani's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Elhiani) 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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