Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Mazziotta, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1880 37TH STREET SUITE 4, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7725690081
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1407009459 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. Mazziotta 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. Mazziotta

Dr. Michael Mazziotta is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Vero Beach, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mazziotta performed 4,875 Medicare services across 2,399 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mazziotta received a total of $2,634 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 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. Mazziotta 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 7% volume in FL$ $2,634 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,875
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,399
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~287 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+ nails1,465$33$79
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)687$68$161
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4589$58$144
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth542$51$125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)241$98$241
New patient office visit (30-44 min)214$75$196
Foot X-ray, 3+ views198$29$89
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less192$78$176
New patient office visit (45-59 min)184$120$337
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14137$83$193
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less102$97$198
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)90$1$2
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views48$32$90
X-ray of foot, 2 views47$24$75
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint29$37$103
Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst27$99$206
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)27$46$86
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail24$119$320
Injection into tendon or ligament19$44$109
X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views13$21$64
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 ↗
$2,634
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $376/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
25
Companies
43
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
$2,634 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$307
2023
$567
2022
$280
2021
$365
2020
$46
2019
$557
2018
$513

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$306
Stryker Corporation
$291
Organogenesis Inc.
$270
Kerecis Limited
$207
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$196
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$163
DJO, LLC
$155
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$153
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$125
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Medtronic, Inc.
$109
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$86
Next Science LLC
$68
PFIZER INC.
$51
KCI USA, Inc.
$46
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$18
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$17
Vertiflex, Inc.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Apligraf · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CAVILON ADVANCED SKIN PROTECTANT · CMF OL1000 · CROSSCHECK · ClosureFast · Diamondback Peripheral · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYRICA · Lapiplasty System · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Pico 14 · Puraply · SIVEXTRO · SURGX · Santyl · Superion ISS · SurgX · Tactoset
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 $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
11.0
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. Mazziotta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and low-engagement 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. Mazziotta experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mazziotta performed 1,465 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. Mazziotta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mazziotta received a total of $2,634 from 25 companies across 43 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. Mazziotta's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Vero Beach?
Dr. Mazziotta's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Mazziotta) 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 →