Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Hoover, DPM
Podiatrist · Lake Mary, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hoover
Dr. Robert Hoover is a podiatrist in Lake Mary, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hoover performed 2,781 Medicare services across 1,548 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hoover received a total of $77,292 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 506 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hoover 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 26% volume in FL
$77,292 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,781
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for podiatrist
1,548
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
693 | $66 | $112 |
| 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. |
564 | $32 | $69 |
| 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. |
229 | $28 | $51 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
194 | $0 | $6 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
181 | $1 | $15 |
| 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. |
153 | $32 | $86 |
| 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. |
84 | $90 | $164 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
83 | $63 | $100 |
| 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. |
78 | $89 | $183 |
| 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. |
73 | $75 | $131 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
62 | $43 | $82 |
| 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. |
61 | $114 | $248 |
| 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. |
60 | $76 | $164 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
59 | $43 | $120 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
45 | $40 | $79 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
35 | $55 | $83 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
34 | $25 | $50 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $39 | $83 |
| 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. |
18 | $29 | $52 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 15 | $99 | $250 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
14 | $39 | $78 |
| 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. |
14 | $41 | $67 |
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 ↗$77,292
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,042/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for podiatrist
66
Companies
506
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30,077 (38.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$29,795 (38.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,420 (22.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,912
2023
$3,413
2022
$17,709
2021
$8,348
2020
$9,286
2019
$27,893
2018
$8,731
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$22,913
DNE LLC
$9,448
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$5,902
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$5,564
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$3,320
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$3,277
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,140
In2Bones USA, LLC
$2,722
Stryker Corporation
$2,591
Next Science LLC
$2,529
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$1,855
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,486
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$1,246
Fones Marketing Management, Inc.
$1,200
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$1,100
Kerecis Limited
$881
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$794
Horizon Pharma plc
$513
Paragon 28, Inc.
$512
ConvaTec Inc.
$493
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$486
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$464
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$432
Organogenesis Inc.
$314
Linvatec Corporation
$277
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$265
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$252
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$242
Stability Biologics, LLC
$211
Medline Industries, Inc.
$198
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$190
Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc.
$179
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$175
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$149
Bone Support Inc.
$148
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$146
OSSIO INC
$145
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$138
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$136
MedShape, Inc.
$135
Biocomposites Inc
$117
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$109
4WEB, INC.
$103
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Bioventus LLC
$83
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$63
Zyla Life Sciences
$60
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$57
Trice Medical, Inc.
$54
HydroCision, Inc.
$44
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$40
KCI USA, Inc.
$35
Abbott Laboratories
$31
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$28
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$24
Egalet US Inc
$22
Davol Inc.
$22
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ACUMED LLC
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Embody, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
ERMI LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (39%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $2,779 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$83,030
Nearest hospital
CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Hoover is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), with mixed engagement 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. Hoover experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hoover performed 693 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Hoover receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hoover received a total of $77,292 from 66 companies across 506 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. Hoover's costs compare to other podiatrists in Lake Mary?
Dr. Hoover's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Hoover) 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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