Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kristin Blanchet, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Palm City, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3131 SW MAPP RD, Palm City, FL 34990
7722668499
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1184979841 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Blanchet 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. Blanchet

Dr. Kristin Blanchet is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Palm City, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blanchet performed 2,194 Medicare services across 1,157 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blanchet received a total of $3,467 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 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. Blanchet 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in FL$ $3,467 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,194
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,157
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~169 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)866$65$163
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails358$34$80
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)209$43$102
New patient office visit (30-44 min)126$77$205
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)126$0$0
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)112$91$231
X-ray of foot, 2 views106$20$51
Betamethasone steroid injection72$5$12
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less50$101$234
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint25$33$97
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$121$299
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail20$121$288
Biopsy of fingernail or toenail17$100$222
Injection into tendon or ligament17$45$111
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes16$102$242
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint15$44$103
Strapping, unna boot14$52$115
Foot X-ray, 3+ views13$23$62
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes11$48$131
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 ↗
$3,467
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 45% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
15
Companies
37
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,058 (59.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,409 (40.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$287
2023
$33
2022
$98
2021
$442
2020
$219
2019
$1,761
2018
$626

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$1,409
DJO, LLC
$742
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$295
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$149
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$123
Horizon Pharma plc
$119
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$98
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$97
Stryker Corporation
$74
Kerecis Limited
$65
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$34
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$22
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 70.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASNIS · Axium INS DRG IPG · CHARLOTTE · CITREFIX · CMF · CMF OL1000 · Exparel · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC · RAYOS · Stravix · Viaflow
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 →

Most payments (59%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $158 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$80,701
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL
7.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Blanchet is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Blanchet experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blanchet performed 866 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. Blanchet receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blanchet received a total of $3,467 from 15 companies across 37 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. Blanchet's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Palm City?
Dr. Blanchet's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Blanchet) 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 →
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.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →