Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Belis, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Belis 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. Belis
Dr. Andrew Belis is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Belis performed 3,182 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Belis received a total of $164,824 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 345 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. Belis 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 22% volume in FL
$164,824 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 | 2995 | 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 ↗3,182
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
610 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
478 | $29 | $99 |
| 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. |
460 | $99 | $359 |
| 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. |
327 | $71 | $256 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
322 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
189 | $124 | $485 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
167 | $16 | $91 |
| 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. |
130 | $35 | $130 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
76 | $29 | $106 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
68 | $43 | $157 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
35 | $28 | $98 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
32 | $18 | $96 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
31 | $46 | $217 |
| 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. |
23 | $106 | $352 |
| Incision of foot or toe connective tissue A surgical procedure involving a cut into the connective tissue of the foot or toe. |
23 | $220 | $1,330 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
23 | $176 | $737 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
21 | $54 | $195 |
| 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. |
20 | $92 | $319 |
| Ankle injection for X-ray imaging An injection is administered to the ankle to facilitate X-ray imaging of the joint. |
20 | $172 | $745 |
| Radiologist review of ankle joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the ankle joint to assess its condition. |
20 | $106 | $455 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $44 | $155 |
| Incision of toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the capsule of a toe joint. |
17 | $151 | $1,204 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
17 | $11 | $64 |
| Big toe joint fusion with foot Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones. |
16 | $456 | $4,701 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
14 | $171 | $656 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $330 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
12 | $190 | $735 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
35.1% medium
64.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$164,824
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,546/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
40
Companies
345
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
$101,514 (61.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$51,176 (31.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,135 (7.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$45,555
2023
$23,719
2022
$9,354
2021
$4,897
2020
$2,924
2019
$31,290
2018
$47,085
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$53,685
Paragon 28, Inc.
$49,307
Bioventus LLC
$48,903
Parcus Medical, LLC
$3,254
Stryker Corporation
$2,051
Nextremity Solutions Inc.
$1,129
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$769
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$559
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$392
Boston Scientific Corporation
$386
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$366
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$324
Biocomposites Inc
$317
Metric Medical Devices, Inc.
$260
Ortho Solutions Inc
$253
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$251
AbbVie Inc.
$242
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$240
Organogenesis Inc.
$232
DJO, LLC
$207
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$200
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$157
ConvaTec Inc.
$142
Amgen Inc.
$142
Radius Health, Inc.
$140
Penumbra, Inc.
$125
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$117
Horizon Pharma plc
$100
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$82
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Novastep Inc.
$73
Medtronic, Inc.
$69
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$53
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · 4FUSION · ALLOGRAFT · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · APEX TAR · ASNIS · AUGMENT · Apex 3D · Arthrex · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BIO4 · BOTOX · Biosure · Bun-Yo-Matic · CMF · CREED Ortholocent Implants · Centronail Titanium Tibial Nail · DALVANCE · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FOREFOOT PLATES & SCREWS PLANTAR PLATE · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · Dyonics Powermini/Powermax · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FIXOS · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · HEALICOIL REGENESORB · HOFFMANN · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Indigo · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Knotless PEEK CF Push-In Suture Anchor · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MINIBUNION · MTP · Monkey Rings · NUZYRA · PENNSAID · PROPHECY · Phantom Metatarsal Shortening · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Portfolio · Product Portfolio · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RAYOS · REGRANEX · REUNION · S · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SALVATION · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · Santyl · Stimulan · Stratum Foot Plating System · Super Staple · Superion Indirect Decompression System · T2 · TAR · TENOGLIDE · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · Trabecular Metal (TM) Ankle · Tymlos · VARIAX · VENOUS WALLSTENT · VITOSS · VLP Mini-MOD · VenaSeal · ZYNRELEF · 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 →
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $5,180 per 100 Medicare services performed
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
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. Belis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, 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. Belis experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Belis performed 610 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Belis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Belis received a total of $164,824 from 40 companies across 345 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. Belis's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Belis's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Belis) 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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