Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Lawlor, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Ft 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. Lawlor 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. Lawlor
Dr. John Lawlor is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Ft Myers, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lawlor performed 6,752 Medicare services across 2,040 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lawlor received a total of $60,742 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 347 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. Lawlor 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$60,742 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,752
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,040
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
1,123 | $15 | $62 |
| 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. |
1,070 | $65 | $147 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
848 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
730 | $32 | $75 |
| 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. |
659 | $100 | $231 |
| 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. |
437 | $66 | $171 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
280 | $50 | $141 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
219 | $11 | $30 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
158 | $7 | $23 |
| 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. |
128 | $29 | $64 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 96 | $49 | $120 |
| 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. |
95 | $81 | $225 |
| 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. |
85 | $74 | $224 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
78 | $10 | $35 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
77 | $10 | $52 |
| 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. |
70 | $63 | $140 |
| 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. |
62 | $42 | $155 |
| 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. |
56 | $85 | $200 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 56 | $79 | $170 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
53 | $46 | $161 |
| 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. |
47 | $129 | $334 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
43 | $318 | $798 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
38 | $46 | $121 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 33 | $54 | $119 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
32 | $129 | $263 |
| 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. |
27 | $65 | $172 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
23 | $26 | $53 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 23 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
22 | $98 | $219 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
21 | $37 | $106 |
| 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. |
17 | $35 | $64 |
| 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. |
16 | $32 | $130 |
| 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. |
15 | $86 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $42 | $109 |
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 ↗$60,742
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,677/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
26
Companies
347
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
$29,667 (48.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,796 (34.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,279 (16.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$30,253
2023
$10,762
2022
$8,071
2021
$1,058
2020
$1,158
2019
$1,978
2018
$7,462
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$47,211
Biocomposites Inc
$8,101
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,466
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$482
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$380
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$342
Stryker Corporation
$321
ACELL, INC.
$312
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$277
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$265
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$260
PolyMedics Innovations Inc.
$246
Medtronic, Inc.
$196
ACUMED LLC
$126
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$118
Nevro Corp.
$113
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$100
Horizon Pharma plc
$100
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$82
KCI USA, Inc
$42
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · ALLOGRAFT · ANGIOJET · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Baxdela · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · C3 Delivery System · CYTAL · CellerateRx · ELUVIA · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX PL · General - Thrombectomy · INCEPTIV · INNOVA · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NUZYRA · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · STIMULAN · Senza · Stimulan · T2 · VAC ULTA · VIBATIV · Vibativ
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 (49%) 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 4% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $900 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. Lawlor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 20 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. Lawlor experienced with ankle or foot strapping?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lawlor performed 1,123 ankle or foot strapping 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. Lawlor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lawlor received a total of $60,742 from 26 companies across 347 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. Lawlor's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Ft Myers?
Dr. Lawlor's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Lawlor) 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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