Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laura Newman, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
15340 JOG RD, Delray Beach, FL 33446
5616387600
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1215238241 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. Newman 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. Newman

Dr. Laura Newman is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Delray Beach, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Newman performed 4,245 Medicare services across 2,328 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Newman received a total of $15,822 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 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. Newman 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL$ $15,822 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,245
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,328
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~283 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)1,641$69$180
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails892$35$88
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)425$100$254
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4165$64$145
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity110$86$180
Foot X-ray, 3+ views109$25$68
New patient office visit (45-59 min)100$125$336
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less90$101$258
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails90$26$64
New patient office visit (30-44 min)84$80$226
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth81$54$125
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail75$88$230
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)45$44$112
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and44$42$104
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less42$78$202
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)35$1$3
Biopsy of fingernail or toenail30$100$246
X-ray of foot, 2 views29$21$54
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes26$109$254
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint24$44$106
Home visit, established patient, low complexity21$61$173
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess19$93$248
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views18$30$72
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries18$57$162
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths16$72$155
Injection into tendon or ligament16$35$116
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 ↗
$15,822
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,260/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
18
Companies
38
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
$15,822 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$766
2023
$175
2022
$116
2021
$132
2020
$375
2019
$14,140
2018
$116

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14,188
Kerecis Limited
$412
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$254
DJO, LLC
$158
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$134
Cook Medical LLC
$119
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$101
Horizon Pharma plc
$93
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$90
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$47
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Bioventus LLC
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · AQUACEL AG+ · Baxdela · CARTIVA · CMF · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Exogen · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PL PRIME · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapidus Plate · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · REGRANEX · SIVEXTRO · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Santyl · Stravix · Zynrelef
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 $373 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
126
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 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. Newman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 15 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. Newman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Newman performed 1,641 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. Newman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Newman received a total of $15,822 from 18 companies across 38 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. Newman's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Delray Beach?
Dr. Newman's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Newman) 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 →