Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Yungst, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1921 WALDEMERE ST, Sarasota, FL 34239
9419176232
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1518963891 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. Yungst 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. Yungst

Dr. Paul Yungst is a podiatrist in Sarasota, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yungst performed 2,859 Medicare services across 1,323 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yungst received a total of $4,312 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Yungst 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 25% volume in FL$ $4,312 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,859
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for podiatrist
1,323
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails733$31$48
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)334$0$0
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)237$65$97
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)166$40$60
Trimming of fingernails or toenails165$7$16
Foot X-ray, 3+ views163$23$108
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4162$56$90
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth157$50$71
New patient office visit (30-44 min)152$72$121
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails142$23$36
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less110$70$113
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg82$6$9
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths54$64$110
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm51$92$129
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels36$30$88
Injection into tendon or ligament22$41$67
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$124$175
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail21$110$353
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint18$38$132
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less18$71$109
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve14$35$198
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 ↗
$4,312
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $616/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for podiatrist
43
Companies
93
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
$4,312 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$558
2023
$654
2022
$766
2021
$349
2020
$207
2019
$891
2018
$889

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$605
Stryker Corporation
$409
Horizon Pharma plc
$302
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$237
Keswick Pharmaceuticals LLC
$212
In2Bones USA, LLC
$212
Next Science LLC
$195
Abbott Laboratories
$190
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$170
Linvatec Corporation
$144
Amgen Inc.
$142
ConvaTec Inc.
$136
Organogenesis Inc.
$134
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$127
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$119
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$92
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$82
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$77
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$58
Nevro Corp.
$55
Biocomposites Inc
$50
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$37
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$37
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$34
OSSIO INC
$34
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$33
Innovation Technologies Inc
$31
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$26
DJO, LLC
$25
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Solventum Corporation
$21
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$20
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$19
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
ZIMVIE INC.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Kerecis Limited
$9
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M Coban · 5MS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · AlloAid Allograft · Apligraf · Axium INS DRG IPG · BIO DBM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · C3 Delivery System · CARTIVA · CMF · COLINK VALLUX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Dynasplint · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GRAVITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Irrisept · KRYSTEXXA · Keramatrix · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Medical Implant · NA · NUZYRA · NuDyn · OMNIGRAFT · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Omnia · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SPRIX · Seglentis · Senza · Stimulan · SurgX · Tirosint · VENACURE 1470 PRO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $151 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
10.0
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Yungst is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Yungst experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yungst performed 733 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ 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. Yungst receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yungst received a total of $4,312 from 43 companies across 93 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. Yungst's costs compare to other podiatrists in Sarasota?
Dr. Yungst's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Yungst) 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 →