Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Radu Purtuc, D.P.M.
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Vero Beach, 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. Purtuc 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. Purtuc
Dr. Radu Purtuc is a primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in Vero Beach, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Purtuc performed 9,069 Medicare services across 4,222 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Purtuc received a total of $4,845 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in primary podiatric medicine 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. Purtuc 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$4,845 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 | 4273 | 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 ↗9,069
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
4,222
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,579 | $84 | $430 |
| 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. |
1,566 | $72 | $344 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
756 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
711 | $97 | $482 |
| Palingen or palingen xplus, per square centimeter | 696 | $364 | $600 |
| 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. |
592 | $34 | $168 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
537 | $23 | $128 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
453 | $43 | $312 |
| 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. |
429 | $24 | $128 |
| 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. |
410 | $77 | $380 |
| 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. |
217 | $124 | $633 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
161 | $12 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
145 | $60 | $311 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 103 | $6 | $30 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
95 | $165 | $837 |
| 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. |
95 | $88 | $432 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
75 | $30 | $223 |
| 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. |
74 | $28 | $140 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
69 | $34 | $215 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
58 | $33 | $206 |
| Incision of toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the capsule of a toe joint. |
51 | $201 | $1,443 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
46 | $35 | $224 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
36 | $87 | $464 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
33 | $130 | $603 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 32 | $46 | $244 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
29 | $67 | $329 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $142 | $667 |
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 ↗$4,845
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $692/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
19
Companies
55
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
$3,737 (77.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,108 (22.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$178
2023
$1,579
2022
$172
2021
$54
2020
$45
2019
$1,317
2018
$1,499
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,501
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,211
Pinnacle, Inc
$1,203
Stryker Corporation
$189
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$177
Paragon 28, Inc.
$169
Cartiva, Inc.
$58
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$51
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$43
Bioventus LLC
$39
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$29
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Medline Industries, Inc.
$24
Hollister Incorporated
$23
ERMI LLC
$17
Solventum Corporation
$17
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANCHORAGE · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AccuFill · Cartiva · Cerament Bone Void Filler · EVOS · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GRAFIX PL · Gorilla Plating System · HYDROFERA · HYDROSET · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Integra · Juggerknot · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYRICA · NA · Neo-Synalar Cream · OMNIGRAFT · PICO · Physio-Stim · SCP Bone Substitute · SONICANCHOR · STRAVIX · TRAUMA · VALOR · Venclose Maven Catheter · 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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $53 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Primary podiatric medicine podiatrists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.8
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. Purtuc is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Purtuc experienced with destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Purtuc performed 1,579 destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 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. Purtuc receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Purtuc received a total of $4,845 from 19 companies across 55 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. Purtuc's costs compare to other primary podiatric medicine podiatrists in Vero Beach?
Dr. Purtuc's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Purtuc) 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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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.
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