Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marc Nathanson, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Fort Meyers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8851 BOARDROOM CIRCLE, Fort Meyers, FL 33919
2394817000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356307045 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. Nathanson 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. Nathanson

Dr. Marc Nathanson is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Fort Meyers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nathanson performed 2,027 Medicare services across 1,105 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nathanson received a total of $1,938 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 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. Nathanson 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 38% volume in FL $1,938 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,027
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,105
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 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
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 599 $33 $74
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 465 $66 $161
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 186 $27 $66
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 102 $41 $104
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot 101 $17 $62
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 88 $80 $223
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 65 $65 $136
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 56 $63 $155
Dexamethasone injection (steroid) 52 $0 $2
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 38 $75 $182
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails 37 $23 $57
X-ray of foot, 2 views 31 $23 $46
Complete ultrasound scan of joint 29 $44 $167
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 28 $86 $220
Strapping, unna boot 28 $44 $127
Injection into tendon or ligament 27 $43 $121
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 26 $50 $123
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 25 $45 $170
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 17 $99 $230
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 14 $119 $321
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 13 $29 $90
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 ↗
$1,938
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $388/year across 5 years
Bottom 41% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
9
Companies
10
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
$1,200 (61.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$738 (38.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$120
2023
$200
2022
$259
2021
$1,278
2020
$80

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,200
Bioventus LLC
$158
Metric Medical Devices, Inc.
$134
ABBVIE INC.
$124
Biocomposites Inc
$101
Kerecis Limited
$100
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$62
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$45
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DALVANCE · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · OsteoAMP · Stimulan · Super Staple
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 (62%) 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.

Equivalent to $96 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 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. Nathanson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Nathanson experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nathanson performed 599 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 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. Nathanson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nathanson received a total of $1,938 from 9 companies across 10 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. Nathanson's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Fort Meyers?
Dr. Nathanson's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Nathanson) 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 →