Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neil Strauss, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · Tamarac, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321
9547228080
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1053319145 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. Strauss 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. Strauss

Dr. Neil Strauss is a podiatrist in Tamarac, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strauss performed 2,202 Medicare services across 763 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strauss received a total of $35,121 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Strauss 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 36% volume in FL$ $35,121 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,202
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for podiatrist
763
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity842$99$164
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)599$101$170
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less168$101$186
Initial hospital admission, high complexity119$139$323
New patient office visit (45-59 min)108$129$265
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails90$33$71
Foot X-ray, 3+ views80$28$51
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less74$190$376
Biopsy of fingernail or toenail43$90$215
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels24$35$60
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement19$48$179
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail18$88$157
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views18$30$108
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 ↗
$35,121
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,017/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for podiatrist
24
Companies
113
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$29,930 (85.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,191 (14.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$30,192
2023
$329
2022
$421
2021
$299
2020
$534
2019
$1,223
2018
$2,123

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Skye Orthobiologics LLC
$29,930
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$996
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$962
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$487
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$452
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$353
Stryker Corporation
$335
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$250
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$193
Royal Biologics
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$125
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
$122
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$117
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$112
Kerecis Limited
$109
DJO, LLC
$74
KCI USA, Inc
$71
KCI USA, Inc.
$65
Southern Edge Orthopaedics, Inc.
$64
PolyNovo North America LLC
$59
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$55
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$28
Cook Medical LLC
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 90.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ACTIFUSE · ALLOMATRIX · AMNIOEXCEL · ANCHORAGE · AUGMENT · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BIOskin · CMF OL1000 · CryoCord · DALVANCE · Diamondback Peripheral · EX-FIX · Foot and Ankle · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFTJACKET · Galaxy UNYCO · HOFFMANN · HawkOne · INFINITY · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NEOX · ORTHOLOC · PREVENA · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · STRAVIX · Tornado · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VAC VERAFLO · VLP Mini-MOD
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 2% for podiatrist in FL.

Equivalent to $1,595 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
171
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
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. Strauss is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 2%), 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. Strauss experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strauss performed 842 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Strauss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strauss received a total of $35,121 from 24 companies across 113 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. Strauss's costs compare to other podiatrists in Tamarac?
Dr. Strauss's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Strauss) 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 →