Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jairo Cruz, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Zephyrhills, 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. Cruz 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. Cruz
Dr. Jairo Cruz is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Zephyrhills, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cruz performed 3,670 Medicare services across 1,968 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cruz received a total of $22,959 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cruz 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$22,959 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 | 3671 | 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 ↗3,670
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,968
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,041 | $31 | $66 |
| 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. |
875 | $55 | $123 |
| 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. |
330 | $63 | $136 |
| 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. |
187 | $59 | $122 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
171 | $57 | $135 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
151 | $41 | $85 |
| 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. |
137 | $24 | $51 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
111 | $15 | $58 |
| High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system | 109 | $227 | $557 |
| 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. |
93 | $114 | $253 |
| 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. |
90 | $80 | $195 |
| 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. |
88 | $88 | $192 |
| Home visit, new patient, low complexity A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
60 | $57 | $115 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
47 | $33 | $81 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
41 | $83 | $185 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
32 | $57 | $124 |
| 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. |
24 | $83 | $170 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 24 | $5 | $15 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The growth measured between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in size. |
15 | $105 | $242 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
15 | $41 | $110 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
15 | $100 | $270 |
| 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. |
14 | $79 | $173 |
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 ↗$22,959
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,280/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
45
Companies
186
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$16,003 (69.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,956 (30.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,264
2023
$630
2022
$1,207
2021
$490
2020
$317
2019
$1,930
2018
$2,121
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$16,017
Stryker Corporation
$2,787
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,161
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$424
Organogenesis Inc.
$406
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$199
Zyla Life Sciences
$164
In2Bones USA, LLC
$149
Nevro Corp.
$135
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$132
Egalet US Inc
$123
Kerecis Limited
$109
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$108
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$98
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Sandoz Inc.
$82
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$70
KCI USA, Inc.
$58
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$50
Next Science LLC
$48
Bioventus LLC
$43
Horizon Pharma plc
$36
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$35
MEDELA LLC
$35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$35
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$32
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$25
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$22
Orpyx Medical Technologies US Inc.
$21
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$18
ETS Wound Care LLC
$16
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
Novum Pharma, LLC
$15
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · AQUACEL AG+ · AccuFill · Actishield · Alcortin A · AlloAid Allograft · Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Baxdela · BlastX · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYTAL · CellerateRx · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · DYNASPLINT · EXPAREL · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FIXOS · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GRAFTJACKET · Grafix PL PRIME · Hammerlock · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra · KERYDIN · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC · Omnia · Orpyx SI · PENNSAID · PICO · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · Qutenza · REGRANEX · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SEGLENTIS · SIVEXTRO · SONICANCHOR · SPRIX · SURGX · Santyl · Senza · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · V.A.C. DERMATAC · V.A.C. VERAFLO · VARIAX · VIAFLOW · VLP-Foot
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in FL.
Equivalent to $626 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Cruz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Cruz experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cruz performed 1,041 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. Cruz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cruz received a total of $22,959 from 45 companies across 186 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. Cruz's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Zephyrhills?
Dr. Cruz's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Cruz) 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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