Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Vonherbulis, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Vonherbulis
Dr. Eric Vonherbulis is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Bradenton, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vonherbulis performed 2,189 Medicare services across 1,235 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vonherbulis received a total of $5,401 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 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. Vonherbulis 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 34% volume in FL
$5,401 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatric Physician | 3826 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,189
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,235
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
451 | $66 | $182 |
| 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. |
246 | $32 | $88 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
240 | $23 | $67 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
203 | $96 | $206 |
| 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. |
166 | $93 | $256 |
| 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. |
144 | $28 | $68 |
| 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. |
134 | $58 | $164 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
102 | $26 | $65 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
83 | $13 | $46 |
| 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. |
74 | $75 | $226 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
74 | $140 | $399 |
| 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. |
63 | $95 | $260 |
| 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. |
46 | $75 | $323 |
| 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. |
37 | $127 | $338 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
34 | $33 | $81 |
| 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. |
30 | $57 | $162 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
29 | $41 | $105 |
| 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. |
18 | $35 | $113 |
| 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. |
15 | $85 | $230 |
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 ↗$5,401
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $772/year across 7 years
Top 34% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
32
Companies
127
Individual payments
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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
$3,923 (72.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,478 (27.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$149
2023
$308
2022
$1,773
2021
$567
2020
$311
2019
$430
2018
$1,863
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,478
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$1,474
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$639
Stryker Corporation
$245
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$182
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$151
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Organogenesis Inc.
$130
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$115
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$87
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$77
Biocomposites Inc
$60
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
KCI USA, Inc.
$55
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$52
Nevro Corp.
$43
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$29
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$27
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$27
MEDELA LLC
$26
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$21
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$21
Hydrofera LLC
$20
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
Innovation Technologies Inc
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · ANCHORAGE · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · Apligraf · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · CARTIVA · CAVILON ADVANCED SKIN PROTECTANT · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · DYNACORD · Exogen · Flexitouch Plus · G-FORCE · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS · HYDROFERA BLUE · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · IGNITE · INFINITY · Invia Motion Endure · Irrisept · KRYSTEXXA · MIS Instrumentation · NUZYRA · NuDyn · OASIS · ORTHOLOC · PENNSAID · PICO · PROPHECY · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGENESORB · REGRANEX · Regranex · Restrata Wound Matrix · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · STRAVIX · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · Stimulan · V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VLP Foot · Vabomere
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 (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $247 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Vonherbulis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Vonherbulis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vonherbulis performed 451 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. Vonherbulis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vonherbulis received a total of $5,401 from 32 companies across 127 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. Vonherbulis's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Bradenton?
Dr. Vonherbulis's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Vonherbulis) 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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