Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samir Vakil, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Punta Gorda, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vakil
Dr. Samir Vakil is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Punta Gorda, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vakil performed 5,091 Medicare services across 2,807 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vakil received a total of $9,611 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 257 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. Vakil 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 6% volume in FL
$9,611 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 | 2258 | 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 ↗5,091
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,807
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
792 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
776 | $61 | $161 |
| 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. |
552 | $58 | $143 |
| 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. |
536 | $65 | $175 |
| 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. |
444 | $37 | $96 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
425 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
328 | $34 | $108 |
| 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. |
222 | $24 | $61 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
167 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
119 | $97 | $249 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
110 | $30 | $82 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
109 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
93 | $94 | $270 |
| 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. |
90 | $73 | $187 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
69 | $35 | $130 |
| Toe tendon lengthening A surgical procedure to lengthen a tendon in the toe. |
54 | $169 | $383 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
32 | $41 | $102 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
28 | $41 | $115 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 27 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
25 | $27 | $60 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
23 | $32 | $78 |
| 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. |
20 | $22 | $44 |
| 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. |
18 | $85 | $236 |
| 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 | $105 | $221 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
14 | $96 | $212 |
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 ↗$9,611
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,373/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
54
Companies
257
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
$7,347 (76.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,264 (23.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$927
2023
$627
2022
$901
2021
$1,008
2020
$628
2019
$4,499
2018
$1,020
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,264
Organogenesis Inc.
$1,584
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$803
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$537
Nevro Corp.
$475
Stryker Corporation
$339
Cook Medical LLC
$338
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$336
ConvaTec Inc.
$327
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$254
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$237
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Horizon Pharma plc
$159
Kerecis Limited
$142
KCI USA, Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$95
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$88
Paragon 28, Inc.
$87
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$86
Misonix Inc
$75
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$72
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$67
Modulated Imaging, Inc.
$62
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$60
DJO, LLC
$59
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$56
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$41
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$40
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$40
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$28
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$27
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$26
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$26
Next Science LLC
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
ERMI LLC
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$23
OSSIO INC
$23
PolarityTE, Inc.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$21
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Tenex Health Inc.
$19
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$19
Bioventus LLC
$18
ERMI Inc.
$17
Acumed LLC
$17
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$17
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · 7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · ACTIV.A.C. · ANCHORAGE · Acutrak/Acutrak 2 Screws - Large · Affinity · Apligraf · Baxdela · CARTIVA · CAVILON ADVANCED SKIN PROTECTANT · CHANTIX · CHARLOTTE · CMF · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Clarifi Imaging System · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DALVANCE · DSUVIA · DYNASPLINT · Dynasplint · ELITE · EUCRISA · EXPAREL · Exogen · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · GRAFIX PL · GRAFTJACKET · Hat-Trick · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INBONE · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Irrisept · JUBLIA · KERRAMAX CARE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYRICA · Lapidus Plate · Miro3D · NUZYRA · No Related Product · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Omnia · PALACOS · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Portfolio · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Qutenza · RAYOS · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · Santyl · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Sivextro · SkinTE · SonicOne · SonicOne Clinic · SurgX · Tenotac · Zilver PTX
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $189 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
SHOREPOINT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA
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. Vakil is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Vakil experienced with trimming of dystrophic nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vakil performed 792 trimming of dystrophic nails 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. Vakil receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vakil received a total of $9,611 from 54 companies across 257 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. Vakil's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Punta Gorda?
Dr. Vakil's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Vakil) 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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