Dr. Melissa Winter, DPM
What this data tells you about Dr. Winter
Dr. Melissa Winter is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Fort Myers, FL, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Winter performed 4,166 Medicare services across 2,115 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Winter received a total of $10,991 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 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. Winter 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatric Physician | 3916 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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) | 1,130 | $68 | $100 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 543 | $25 | $40 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 497 | $99 | $141 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails | 385 | $33 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 300 | $95 | $140 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 168 | $118 | $185 |
| Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less | 151 | $82 | $120 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | 107 | $97 | $131 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 97 | $80 | $116 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 97 | $68 | $140 |
| Incision to lengthen toe tendon | 77 | $229 | $506 |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail | 65 | $87 | $145 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 | 61 | $62 | $90 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | 49 | $25 | $41 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 48 | $37 | $60 |
| Biopsy of surface bone | 43 | $63 | $275 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | 34 | $45 | $66 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | 33 | $53 | $83 |
| Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | 32 | $12 | $38 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails | 31 | $25 | $44 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | 31 | $83 | $131 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 29 | $68 | $120 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 | 25 | $75 | $125 |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | 24 | $70 | $115 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | 23 | $33 | $81 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 23 | $19 | $28 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 17 | $123 | $180 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 17 | $19 | $45 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 16 | $144 | $226 |
| Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess | 13 | $169 | $264 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
0.0 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. Winter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Winter experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Does Dr. Winter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Winter's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Fort Myers?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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