Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Frimmel, DPM
Podiatrist · Sarasota, 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. Frimmel 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. Frimmel
Dr. Robert Frimmel is a podiatrist in Sarasota, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Frimmel performed 4,341 Medicare services across 1,880 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Frimmel received a total of $5,884 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 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. Frimmel 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 12% volume in FL
$5,884 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 | 1919 | 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 ↗4,341
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for podiatrist
1,880
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
855 | $31 | $47 |
| 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. |
596 | $63 | $97 |
| 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. |
583 | $58 | $90 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
287 | $9 | $25 |
| 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. |
279 | $40 | $60 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
278 | $0 | $0 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
275 | $23 | $35 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 261 | $7 | $16 |
| 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. |
228 | $72 | $121 |
| 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. |
199 | $24 | $105 |
| 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. |
79 | $75 | $108 |
| 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. |
78 | $49 | $72 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
69 | $19 | $38 |
| 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. |
49 | $31 | $89 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
30 | $38 | $193 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
30 | $182 | $255 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
30 | $114 | $200 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
26 | $37 | $132 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
25 | $70 | $121 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
20 | $69 | $111 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
19 | $46 | $65 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
15 | $90 | $128 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
15 | $42 | $63 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 15 | $6 | $9 |
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 ↗$5,884
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $841/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for podiatrist
46
Companies
122
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
$5,884 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$693
2023
$946
2022
$1,498
2021
$714
2020
$264
2019
$817
2018
$952
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$781
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$615
Abbott Laboratories
$575
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$306
Organogenesis Inc.
$297
Boston Scientific Corporation
$264
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$264
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$233
Next Science LLC
$220
Nevro Corp.
$180
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$162
Linvatec Corporation
$144
Horizon Pharma plc
$142
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$139
ConvaTec Inc.
$136
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$134
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$128
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$127
In2Bones USA, LLC
$118
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$92
Cook Medical LLC
$83
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$82
KCI USA, Inc.
$80
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$54
OSSIO INC
$45
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$37
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$34
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$34
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$33
Innovation Technologies Inc
$31
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
DJO, LLC
$25
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$20
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
ZIMVIE INC.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Modulated Imaging, Inc.
$14
Kerecis Limited
$9
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
5MS · ACTISHIELD CF · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · ANCHORAGE · ANKLE HINDFOOT NAILING SYSTEM · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · 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 · COOK · Clarifi Imaging System · Dynasplint · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GRAVITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Irrisept · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Medical Implant · NA · NUZYRA · NuDyn · OMNIGRAFT · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Omnia · PENNSAID · PREVENA · PROCLAIM · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Puraply · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · SEGLENTIS · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · Seglentis · Senza · SurgX · Tirosint · VENACURE 1470 PRO · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Xperience · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $136 per 100 Medicare services performed
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
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. Frimmel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Frimmel experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Frimmel performed 855 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. Frimmel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Frimmel received a total of $5,884 from 46 companies across 122 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. Frimmel's costs compare to other podiatrists in Sarasota?
Dr. Frimmel's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Frimmel) 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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