Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Julio Ortiz, DPM
Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ortiz
Dr. Julio Ortiz is a foot surgery podiatrist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ortiz performed 1,952 Medicare services across 904 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ortiz received a total of $53,754 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 233 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot surgery 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. Ortiz 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 37% volume in FL
$53,754 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,952
Medicare services
Top 37% in FL for foot surgery podiatrist
904
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~108 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 (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. |
571 | $98 | $485 |
| 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. |
327 | $31 | $168 |
| 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. |
187 | $25 | $127 |
| 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. |
162 | $49 | $271 |
| 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. |
148 | $99 | $492 |
| 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. |
96 | $28 | $139 |
| 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. |
76 | $128 | $636 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
68 | $0 | $10 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 42 | $42 | $240 |
| 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. |
35 | $65 | $303 |
| 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. |
34 | $68 | $341 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
28 | $38 | $156 |
| Application of below-knee walking cast A cast is applied to the lower leg, extending from below the knee to the toes, to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for walking. |
26 | $60 | $291 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
26 | $19 | $116 |
| 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. |
24 | $77 | $429 |
| 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. |
24 | $78 | $381 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $142 | $665 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $97 | $547 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
14 | $45 | $225 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 13 | $6 | $30 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
12 | $166 | $817 |
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 ↗$53,754
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,679/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for foot surgery podiatrist
56
Companies
233
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
$31,058 (57.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,571 (27.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$5,153 (9.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,971 (5.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,051
2023
$16,072
2022
$12,861
2021
$8,503
2020
$4,274
2019
$2,210
2018
$782
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Linvatec Corporation
$21,663
In2Bones USA, LLC
$16,937
Voom Medical Devices, Inc.
$2,171
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,962
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,591
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,511
Stryker Corporation
$940
DJO, LLC
$813
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$715
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$678
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$520
Next Science LLC
$312
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$309
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$255
Organogenesis Inc.
$250
Kerecis Limited
$247
Abbott Laboratories
$198
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$187
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$161
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$152
KCI USA, Inc.
$142
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$141
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$132
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$118
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$108
Cerapedics Inc.
$108
Globus Medical, Inc.
$106
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$104
Lifenet Health
$100
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$95
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
Biocomposites Inc
$91
OSSIO INC
$89
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$71
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Embody, Inc.
$69
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$67
KCI USA, Inc
$63
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$51
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$27
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$26
MedShape, Inc.
$26
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21
Nevro Corp.
$20
aap Implants Inc
$19
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$19
ERMI Inc.
$16
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$16
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$14
Bioventus LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% 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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $2,754 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Ortiz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 18 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. Ortiz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ortiz performed 571 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ortiz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ortiz received a total of $53,754 from 56 companies across 233 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. Ortiz's costs compare to other foot surgery podiatrists in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Ortiz's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Ortiz) 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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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.
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