Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinoth Muthalagappan, DPM

Podiatrist · Wimauma, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
16621 LAGOON SHORE BLVD, Wimauma, FL 33598
8136536100
In practice since 2021 (5 years)
NPI: 1144819533 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Muthalagappan 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. Muthalagappan

Dr. Vinoth Muthalagappan is a podiatrist in Wimauma, FL, with 5 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muthalagappan performed 1,913 Medicare services across 1,203 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muthalagappan received a total of $10,383 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Muthalagappan is 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.

✓ 5 years in practice▲ Top 42% volume in FL$ $10,383 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,913
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for podiatrist
1,203
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~383 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+ nails439$31$95
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)310$63$145
Foot X-ray, 3+ views229$24$69
Betamethasone steroid injection228$5$12
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4180$55$125
New patient office visit (30-44 min)138$80$217
Injection into tendon or ligament70$42$135
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail54$102$450
New patient office visit (45-59 min)50$113$337
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)38$96$218
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less33$66$100
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)33$37$85
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less30$89$300
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle29$30$165
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths28$54$150
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth24$48$100
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 ↗
$10,383
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,596/year across 4 years
Top 7% in FL for podiatrist
14
Companies
93
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
$9,150 (88.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,233 (11.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,744
2023
$2,380
2022
$1,294
2021
$965

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$3,109
Alon Medical Technology
$2,060
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,608
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,468
Linvatec Corporation
$694
Arthrex, Inc.
$475
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$283
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$271
MedShape, Inc.
$190
ConvaTec Inc.
$106
Bioventus LLC
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$20
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ALLOFIBER · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · ALLOMATRIX · DynaNail · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · INBONE · INNOVAMATRIX AC · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · MTP · Monkey Rings · N/A · NA · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PROCLAIM · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Portfolio · SEGLENTIS · Seglentis · VIAFLOW
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for podiatrist in FL.

Equivalent to $543 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
5.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Muthalagappan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%).

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. Muthalagappan experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muthalagappan performed 439 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. Muthalagappan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muthalagappan received a total of $10,383 from 14 companies across 93 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. Muthalagappan's costs compare to other podiatrists in Wimauma?
Dr. Muthalagappan'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 High for Dr. Muthalagappan) 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 →