Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nikul Panchal

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
7730 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 7, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
5612589430
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1033644737 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. Panchal 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. Panchal

Dr. Nikul Panchal is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Panchal performed 372 Medicare services across 152 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Panchal received a total of $87,587 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 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. Panchal 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ 372 Medicare services$ $87,587 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
372
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
152
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less145$90$351
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)67$76$304
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity52$102$388
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity49$110$425
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less24$192$789
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number18$19$82
New patient office visit (30-44 min)17$86$377
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 ↗
$87,587
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $17,517/year across 5 years
Top 3% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
25
Companies
179
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
$58,041 (66.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,100 (13.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,665 (12.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,781 (7.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$40,937
2023
$22,553
2022
$8,689
2021
$15,321
2020
$87

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$61,413
Linvatec Corporation
$10,757
Paragon 28, Inc.
$2,981
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$2,591
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,685
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,659
SeaPearl Inc
$1,200
Stryker Corporation
$910
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$832
SeaPearl East, Inc
$735
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$691
Arthrex, Inc.
$478
Boston Scientific Corporation
$389
Extremity Medical
$294
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$193
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$157
Nevro Corp.
$110
Next Science LLC
$109
ConvaTec Inc.
$106
Lifenet Health
$100
Bioventus LLC
$76
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
KCI USA, Inc.
$43
ZIMVIE INC.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD CF · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVCORE TTC NAIL · ALLOGRAFT TISSUE · AMNIOEXCEL · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CLAW II · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · EASYFUSE · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · IO FiX · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · Omnia · PREVENA · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROSTEP · Product Portfolio · RENASYS GO · STRAVIX · SURGX · Santyl · SonicOne Clinic · Stratum Foot Plating System · SurgX · TENOTAC 2.0 · TOTAL TALUS · TTC NAIL · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · TrueLok · VARIAX · VERSAJET II · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter
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 (66%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.

Equivalent to $23,545 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 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. Panchal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%).

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. Panchal experienced with removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Panchal performed 145 removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 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. Panchal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Panchal received a total of $87,587 from 25 companies across 179 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. Panchal's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Panchal's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Panchal) 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 →