Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Roberts, DPM

Podiatrist · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
787 37TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7727709127
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1831366681 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. Roberts 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. Roberts

Dr. Joshua Roberts is a podiatrist in Vero Beach, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Roberts performed 4,707 Medicare services across 2,154 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Roberts received a total of $3,812 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Roberts 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 10% volume in FL$ $3,812 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,707
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for podiatrist
2,154
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~277 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+ nails1,822$34$54
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4920$65$96
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth411$56$85
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails338$26$42
Trimming of fingernails or toenails334$8$21
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes216$64$104
New patient office visit (30-44 min)150$87$132
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths132$67$105
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)118$71$106
Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes113$60$93
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes46$37$65
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less37$107$153
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes25$32$54
Foot X-ray, 3+ views16$28$42
Injection into tendon or ligament15$43$68
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint14$34$65
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 ↗
$3,812
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $545/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for podiatrist
13
Companies
28
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,978 (51.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,834 (48.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$292
2023
$547
2022
$521
2021
$132
2020
$35
2019
$767
2018
$1,518

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACELL, INC.
$1,978
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$401
Stryker Corporation
$291
Organogenesis Inc.
$233
Kerecis Limited
$207
Next Science LLC
$197
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$163
Paragon 28, Inc.
$143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
Bioventus LLC
$21
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 70.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Exogen · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · Portfolio · Puraply · SURGX · SurgX · Topaz
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 →

The majority of payments (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $81 per 100 Medicare services performed
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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

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. Roberts is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 17 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. Roberts experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Roberts performed 1,822 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. Roberts receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Roberts received a total of $3,812 from 13 companies across 28 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. Roberts's costs compare to other podiatrists in Vero Beach?
Dr. Roberts's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Roberts) 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 →