Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Kiefer, D.P.M.
Podiatrist · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kiefer 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. Kiefer
Dr. Joseph Kiefer is a podiatrist in Pensacola, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kiefer performed 5,357 Medicare services across 3,186 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kiefer received a total of $5,806 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Kiefer 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 6% volume in FL
$5,806 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatric Physician | 1874 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,357
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for podiatrist
3,186
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~282 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. |
1,214 | $63 | $125 |
| 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. |
686 | $31 | $120 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
519 | $20 | $45 |
| 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. |
505 | $56 | $85 |
| 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. |
402 | $74 | $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. |
308 | $69 | $150 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
296 | $19 | $107 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
198 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
191 | $93 | $150 |
| 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. |
136 | $41 | $58 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 96 | $110 | $300 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
78 | $50 | $100 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
76 | $38 | $80 |
| 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. |
72 | $50 | $72 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
69 | $64 | $100 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
59 | $32 | $85 |
| 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. |
52 | $23 | $50 |
| X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
50 | $18 | $45 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
46 | $24 | $45 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
42 | $38 | $75 |
| 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. |
35 | $27 | $85 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
33 | $66 | $150 |
| Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed. |
32 | $50 | $120 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
27 | $18 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
22 | $39 | $150 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
21 | $25 | $45 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 20 | $7 | $45 |
| 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. |
18 | $113 | $185 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
16 | $32 | $65 |
| 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. |
14 | $79 | $200 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
13 | $402 | $725 |
| 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. |
11 | $100 | $150 |
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 ↗$5,806
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $829/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for podiatrist
34
Companies
206
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
$5,580 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$226 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$687
2023
$752
2022
$1,544
2021
$1,340
2020
$189
2019
$605
2018
$690
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$1,127
Organogenesis Inc.
$840
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$599
Nevro Corp.
$318
Bioventus LLC
$298
DJO, LLC
$226
Stability Biologics, LLC
$220
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$200
ZIMVIE INC.
$186
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$140
Misonix Inc
$128
ACELL, INC.
$124
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$118
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$117
BioPro, Inc.
$104
CGG Medical Inc
$97
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$95
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$80
Stryker Corporation
$76
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$72
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$71
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$65
Paragon 28, Inc.
$62
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$62
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$40
KCI USA, Inc.
$28
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$22
Horizon Pharma plc
$18
Orpyx Medical Technologies US Inc.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AFFINITY · APLIGRAF · BIOSKIN · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Biomet OrthoPak Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System · Biomet Orthopak · CARTIVA · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DR COMFORT · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HAMMERLOCK · HYMOVIS · KRYSTEXXA · LYRICA · NA · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · Omnia · Orpyx SI · Ortho Pak 2 · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PURAPLY AM · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGRANEX · Restrata Wound Matrix · SIVEXTRO · SonicOne Clinic · Stravix · TEFLARO · Tiger Cannulated Screw · ViviGen
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $108 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
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. Kiefer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Kiefer experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kiefer performed 1,214 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. Kiefer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kiefer received a total of $5,806 from 34 companies across 206 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. Kiefer's costs compare to other podiatrists in Pensacola?
Dr. Kiefer's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Kiefer) 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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