Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Cottom, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sarasota, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cottom 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. Cottom
Dr. James Cottom is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Sarasota, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cottom performed 1,799 Medicare services across 1,083 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cottom received a total of $1,369,452 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 739 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cottom 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 42% volume in FL
$1,369,452 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 | 3305 | 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 ↗1,799
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,083
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~90 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. |
372 | $96 | $216 |
| 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. |
295 | $27 | $62 |
| 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. |
284 | $62 | $145 |
| 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. |
276 | $26 | $57 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
193 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
114 | $115 | $333 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
47 | $55 | $146 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 44 | $47 | $106 |
| Drug delivery implant insertion A procedure to place an implant that releases medication into the body's tissue. |
38 | $26 | $288 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
31 | $38 | $303 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
25 | $66 | $163 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
25 | $35 | $81 |
| Additional skin substitute graft, 25 sq cm Application of an additional 25 square centimeters of skin substitute graft to a wound, when the total wound area is 100 square centimeters or less. |
23 | $21 | $70 |
| 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. |
18 | $57 | $159 |
| Partial removal of infected foot or heel bone Surgical removal of a portion of the infected bone in the foot or heel to treat infection. |
14 | $223 | $1,390 |
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 ↗$1,369,452
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $195,636/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
43
Companies
739
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$710,058 (51.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$286,412 (20.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$265,718 (19.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$107,263 (7.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$327,987
2023
$159,315
2022
$261,760
2021
$204,368
2020
$128,811
2019
$126,009
2018
$161,201
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$887,584
VILEX LLC
$90,918
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$81,637
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$71,709
Kerecis Limited
$52,720
OSSIO INC
$25,217
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$25,000
restor3d, inc.
$22,453
International Life Sciences
$20,821
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15,182
Triad Life Sciences Inc.
$13,175
Organogenesis Inc.
$10,240
Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics LLC
$9,400
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$7,853
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
$7,069
Bone Support Inc.
$5,700
Nextremity Solutions Inc.
$5,586
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$3,552
Linvatec Corporation
$3,105
Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
$2,975
Biocomposites Inc
$1,372
DT MedTech, LLC
$1,230
Medline Industries LP
$1,205
Vilex LLC
$1,055
Stryker Corporation
$848
Panther Orthopedics, Inc.
$825
Boston Scientific Corporation
$221
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$182
ConvaTec Inc.
$137
Medline Industries, Inc.
$76
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$71
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$61
In2Bones USA, LLC
$52
Bioventus LLC
$36
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$35
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$26
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
HyperMed Imaging Inc.
$25
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Egalet US Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $76,123 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS 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. Cottom is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Cottom experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cottom performed 372 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. Cottom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cottom received a total of $1,369,452 from 43 companies across 739 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. Cottom's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Sarasota?
Dr. Cottom'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. Cottom) 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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