Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dustin Constant, DPM
Podiatrist · Vero Beach, 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. Constant 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. Constant
Dr. Dustin Constant is a podiatrist in Vero Beach, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Constant performed 5,906 Medicare services across 2,892 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Constant received a total of $22,702 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 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. Constant 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in FL
$22,702 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 | 4076 | 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 ↗5,906
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for podiatrist
2,892
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~537 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. |
1,189 | $100 | $270 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,042 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
877 | $30 | $90 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
513 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
495 | $31 | $85 |
| 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. |
383 | $121 | $350 |
| 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. |
267 | $66 | $195 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
168 | $20 | $64 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
114 | $46 | $190 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 97 | $17 | $60 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
92 | $51 | $133 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
76 | $66 | $147 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
75 | $116 | $930 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
67 | $67 | $151 |
| 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. |
65 | $103 | $275 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
44 | $25 | $77 |
| MRI of leg, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye to visualize internal structures. |
41 | $131 | $930 |
| 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. |
39 | $35 | $70 |
| 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. |
28 | $53 | $144 |
| Endoscopic removal of dead or infected tissue This procedure uses an endoscope to remove extensive dead or infected tissue from the body. |
26 | $308 | $1,300 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
24 | $88 | $160 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
23 | $162 | $1,200 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
22 | $325 | $1,631 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $35 | $89 |
| Toe soft tissue angular deformity reconstruction A surgical procedure to correct an angular deformity of the toe by reconstructing the surrounding soft tissue. |
18 | $154 | $851 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
18 | $36 | $80 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
17 | $24 | $95 |
| Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot This procedure involves realigning a broken bone in the front or middle part of the foot without making a surgical incision. |
16 | $169 | $505 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg splint supplies Materials for a fiberglass splint applied to the lower leg in patients aged 11 and older. |
15 | $15 | $25 |
| Closed treatment of broken outside lower leg bone at ankle Non-surgical setting of a fracture in the lateral lower leg bone at the ankle joint. This procedure involves realigning the broken bone without making an incision. |
12 | $259 | $880 |
| Big toe joint fusion with foot Surgical procedure to fuse the big toe joint to the foot. This stabilizes the joint by connecting the bones. |
12 | $474 | $2,400 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 12 | $82 | $180 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
34.9% medium
64.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,702
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,243/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for podiatrist
28
Companies
121
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
$9,340 (41.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,287 (36.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$5,074 (22.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,636
2023
$467
2022
$3,286
2021
$3,004
2020
$478
2019
$8,671
2018
$158
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$8,392
Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics LLC
$5,463
VILEX LLC
$2,806
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$1,691
International Life Sciences
$935
Stryker Corporation
$830
Linvatec Corporation
$663
Celularity, Inc.
$517
Celularity Inc.
$249
Kerecis Limited
$244
Tenex Health Inc.
$106
AbbVie, Inc.
$104
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$96
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$92
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$81
Bioventus LLC
$71
ConvaTec Inc.
$55
ERMI Inc.
$51
DJO, LLC
$36
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$20
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$20
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$19
Embody, Inc.
$19
Novastep Inc.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Sientra, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANCHORAGE · AQUACEL AG · AXSOS · BIOBRACE 23MM · Biovance · Bone Screws · CMF OL1000 · COLINK 2 · Cadence · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS FOOT & ANKLE METAL COMPRESSION SCREWS · Distal Fibula Plating System · Durolane · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXBAND · GRAFIX PL · HINTERMANN · HOFFMANN · INFINITY · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MONOVISC · MiniRail System · NA · NUZYRA · PECAPLASTY · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Pico 14 · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · STAR · TANDEM · TAPESTRY · TL-HEX · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · VARIAX
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 (41%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $384 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER 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. Constant is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers.
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. Constant experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Constant performed 1,189 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. Constant receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Constant received a total of $22,702 from 28 companies across 121 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. Constant's costs compare to other podiatrists in Vero Beach?
Dr. Constant'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. Constant) 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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