Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joanne Balkaran, JOANNE BALKARAN
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Tavares, 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. Balkaran 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. Balkaran
Dr. Joanne Balkaran is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Tavares, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Balkaran performed 2,966 Medicare services across 1,750 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Balkaran received a total of $24,078 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 236 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. Balkaran 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in FL
$24,078 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 | 3337 | 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 ↗2,966
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,750
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~174 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 (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. |
623 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
571 | $32 | $95 |
| 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. |
364 | $25 | $65 |
| 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. |
219 | $42 | $100 |
| 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. |
174 | $97 | $250 |
| 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. |
124 | $75 | $240 |
| 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. |
119 | $93 | $225 |
| 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. |
104 | $117 | $350 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
77 | $23 | $65 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 69 | $10 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
66 | $95 | $200 |
| 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. |
51 | $27 | $70 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
48 | $81 | $200 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
46 | $23 | $63 |
| 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. |
46 | $77 | $160 |
| 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. |
37 | $78 | $230 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the legs and measuring the sites where stimulation is applied. |
34 | $113 | $300 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
31 | $0 | $2 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
25 | $1 | $10 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 24 | $43 | $114 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 22 | $102 | $466 |
| 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. |
22 | $22 | $60 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
17 | $83 | $280 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
16 | $39 | $125 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
13 | $34 | $162 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
12 | $45 | $110 |
| 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. |
12 | $41 | $150 |
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 ↗$24,078
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,440/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
39
Companies
236
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
$14,375 (59.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,703 (40.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,255
2023
$11,369
2022
$3,948
2021
$1,030
2020
$651
2019
$3,269
2018
$557
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$10,808
Stryker Corporation
$2,559
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$2,102
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,619
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,478
Reel Surgical, Inc.
$1,200
Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc.
$484
ConvaTec Inc.
$406
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$389
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$387
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$385
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$248
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$227
Organogenesis Inc.
$226
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$198
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$165
Zyla Life Sciences
$158
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$150
Paragon 28, Inc.
$150
Bioventus LLC
$130
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
MEDELA LLC
$60
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$53
KCI USA, Inc.
$50
Extremity Medical
$46
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$45
Egalet US Inc
$38
Embody, Inc.
$36
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$19
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$16
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
KCI USA, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · ALLOGRAFT · ALLOWRAP · Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BIO4 · BIOFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · EBI Bone Healing System · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FIXOS · Foot and Ankle · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · HawkOne · INBONE · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · NA · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NUZYRA · Nalu Neurostimulation System · NuShield · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · OXAYDO · PuraPly AM · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · RAYOS · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Restrata Wound Matrix · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · SONICANCHOR · SONICPIN · SPRIX · STIMROUTER IMPLANTABLE KIT · Santyl · Silverback · Stravix · TAPESTRY · TCC-EZ · TURBOHAWK · Tapestry · TrueLok · Truelok System · V.A.C. ULTA · VARIAX · ZORVOLEX · Zynrelef
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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $812 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
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. Balkaran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 17 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. Balkaran experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Balkaran performed 623 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Balkaran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Balkaran received a total of $24,078 from 39 companies across 236 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. Balkaran's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Tavares?
Dr. Balkaran's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Balkaran) 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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