Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Zager, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2800 S SEACREST BLVD, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
5617040797
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1700811262 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. Zager 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. Zager

Dr. Joshua Zager is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zager performed 1,955 Medicare services across 1,023 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zager received a total of $4,820 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 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. Zager is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 39% volume in FL$ $4,820 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,955
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,023
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~103 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)564$66$145
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)277$99$205
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails214$32$75
Foot X-ray, 3+ views124$27$53
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less116$77$156
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less111$74$170
Betamethasone steroid injection93$5$50
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface72$43$95
New patient office visit (45-59 min)66$116$270
Injection into tendon or ligament49$39$90
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries46$64$133
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail44$93$185
X-ray of foot, 2 views40$21$44
New patient office visit (30-44 min)36$67$180
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint33$35$87
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views25$27$57
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less24$99$210
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint21$33$84
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 ↗
$4,820
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $689/year across 7 years
Top 37% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
20
Companies
74
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
$4,820 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,089
2023
$993
2022
$416
2021
$553
2020
$223
2019
$1,098
2018
$447

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$2,188
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$626
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$385
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$290
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$213
Organogenesis Inc.
$164
DJO, LLC
$152
Linvatec Corporation
$133
Kerecis Limited
$128
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$112
OssDsign Incorporated
$87
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$75
Globus Medical, Inc.
$67
OSSIO INC
$52
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$51
MedShape, Inc.
$26
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$26
Paragon 28, Inc.
$18
Bioventus LLC
$16
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
5MS · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Allocate · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CADENCE · CMF OL1000 · CONSUMABLES · DynaNail Hybrid · EASY CLIP · EVOS · Exogen · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · HYDROSET · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Monkey Rings · NA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · OssDsign Catalyst · Puraply · Restrata Wound Matrix · Santyl · Stratum Foot Plating System · Stravix · TFN-Advance · VARIAX · VITOSS
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.

Equivalent to $247 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Zager is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zager experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zager performed 564 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. Zager receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zager received a total of $4,820 from 20 companies across 74 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. Zager's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Zager's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Zager) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →