Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Bennett, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1416 WAINBROOK DR, Augusta, GA 30909
7063123668
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1275639692 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. Bennett 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. Bennett

Dr. Brian Bennett is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bennett performed 1,290 Medicare services across 891 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bennett received a total of $4,444 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 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. Bennett is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 44% volume in GA $4,444 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,290
Medicare services
Top 44% in GA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
891
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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.
255 $31 $105
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.
238 $59 $145
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.
202 $39 $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.
147 $23 $98
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.
131 $74 $175
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.
120 $55 $108
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
45 $19 $75
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
32 $38 $150
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
29 $0 $5
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.
22 $68 $125
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.
16 $23 $75
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.
15 $95 $185
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 14 $104 $416
Diabetic neuropathy follow-up visit
A follow-up evaluation for a diabetic patient with sensory neuropathy and loss of protective sensation. The visit includes a patient history and a physical examination.
12 $25 $75
Routine diabetic foot care with neuropathy
Routine foot care provided by a physician for a diabetic patient with loss of protective sensation. The service includes local care of superficial wounds and other specified treatments.
12 $55 $150
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 ↗
$4,444
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $635/year across 7 years
Top 30% in GA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
157
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
$4,444 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$440
2023
$412
2022
$678
2021
$671
2020
$1,437
2019
$275
2018
$532

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$119
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$44
Nevro Corp.
$33
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$16
Bioventus LLC
$13
Kerecis Limited
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$1,103
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$391
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$273
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$251
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$246
Organogenesis Inc.
$210
Bioventus LLC
$197
Nevro Corp.
$142
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$133
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$121
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$102
PFIZER INC.
$98
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$94
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$88
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
Paragon 28, Inc.
$75
Extremity Medical
$70
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$66
AbbVie Inc.
$61
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Stryker Corporation
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
Horizon Pharma plc
$37
Egalet US Inc
$36
In2Bones USA, LLC
$33
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$31
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$23
KCI USA, Inc.
$21
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$16
Tenex Health Inc.
$16
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
ERMI Inc.
$13
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$13
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$11
Kerecis Limited
$11
Zyla Life Sciences
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Apligraf · BIOSKIN · Baxdela · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CoLink · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · EUCRISA · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXPAREL · Ecoza · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Fibulink · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PL PRIME · HAMMERLOCK · Hammerlock · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kimyrsa · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LICART · LYRICA · Lapiplasty System · Licart · MOTOBAND · Medical Implant · Mupirocin Cream · NA · NUZYRA · OASIS · Omnia · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PROMO · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · RAYOS · REGRANEX · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · STRATAFIX · Santyl · Seglentis · Senza · Sivextro · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Stravix · TOTAL FOOT SYSTEM · Tirosint · VAC ATS · VLP FOOT · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · ZIPSOR
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.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bennett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bennett experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bennett performed 255 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. Bennett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bennett received a total of $4,444 from 48 companies across 157 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. Bennett's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Augusta?
Dr. Bennett's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Bennett) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →