Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Pusateri, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Pusateri 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 →
Are you Dr. Pusateri?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Pusateri
Dr. Joseph Pusateri is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Fort Myers, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pusateri performed 4,329 Medicare services across 1,609 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pusateri received a total of $33,945 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 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. Pusateri 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 10% volume in FL
$33,945 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 | 3667 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
Verify directly on FL DOH →
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,329
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,609
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
559 | $28 | $64 |
| 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. |
496 | $95 | $231 |
| 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. |
482 | $32 | $76 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
388 | $48 | $162 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
346 | $65 | $143 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
329 | $18 | $57 |
| 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. |
244 | $70 | $153 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
202 | $55 | $120 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
198 | $34 | $105 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
142 | $85 | $198 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 126 | $36 | $104 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
104 | $0 | $2 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
88 | $43 | $133 |
| 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. |
84 | $84 | $197 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
83 | $12 | $41 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
69 | $38 | $105 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
68 | $47 | $139 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
60 | $66 | $142 |
| 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. |
55 | $56 | $132 |
| 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. |
48 | $100 | $277 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
36 | $79 | $241 |
| 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. |
27 | $29 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
24 | $103 | $320 |
| MRI of leg with and without contrast An MRI scan of the leg performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
21 | $269 | $668 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
14 | $161 | $482 |
| 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. |
13 | $94 | $176 |
| 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. |
12 | $193 | $444 |
| 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. |
11 | $128 | $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 ↗$33,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,849/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
45
Companies
197
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
$16,077 (47.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,196 (33.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,672 (19.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,787
2023
$9,693
2022
$6,687
2021
$2,492
2020
$2,917
2019
$2,040
2018
$1,329
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$18,262
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$4,584
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,945
ACELL, INC.
$1,702
Stryker Corporation
$1,170
KCI USA, Inc
$871
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$722
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$608
Medtronic, Inc.
$481
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$444
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$415
Biocomposites Inc
$354
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$228
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$220
ABBVIE INC.
$210
Bioventus LLC
$158
Next Science LLC
$153
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$124
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Horizon Pharma plc
$113
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$103
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$100
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$76
ConvaTec Inc.
$65
Novo Nordisk Inc
$59
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$57
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$55
ACUMED LLC
$55
KCI USA, Inc.
$53
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$52
Penumbra, Inc.
$47
Nevro Corp.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
ERMI Inc.
$35
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$26
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$18
Solventum Corporation
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$17
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$13
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4FUSION · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · ALLOGRAFT · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ANGIOJET · AccelStim · BIOFIX · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · C3 Delivery System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYTAL · CellerateRx · ClosureFast · Coyote ES · DALVANCE · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · Endurant · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FIXOS · Forefoot/Midfoot Plating System · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GRAFIX PL · General - Thrombectomy · HOFFMANN · INNOVA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Indigo System · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MINIBUNION · Miro3D · NUZYRA · OASIS · Omnia · OsteoAMP · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PHALINX · PICO · PREVENA · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGRANEX · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · SNAP · SUPERION · Santyl · Senza · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · Stimulan · Stimulan Rapid Cure · SurgX · T2 · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · Topical oxygen chamber for extremities · VAC VERAFLO · VenaSeal · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 (47%) 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 6% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $784 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. Pusateri is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of FL peers.
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. Pusateri experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pusateri performed 559 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Pusateri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pusateri received a total of $33,945 from 45 companies across 197 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. Pusateri's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Pusateri's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Pusateri) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists in Fort Myers
Browse foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Fort Myers ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists in FL
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists in FL
Which FL foot & ankle surgery podiatrists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Kerecis Limited Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Kerecis Limited.
By company
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated.
By company
Boston Scientific Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Boston Scientific Corporation.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology