Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sarah Fletcher, D.P.M

Podiatrist · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1900 10TH AVE, Columbus, GA 31901
7063236914
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1730316902 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. Fletcher 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. Fletcher

Dr. Sarah Fletcher is a podiatrist in Columbus, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fletcher performed 2,223 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fletcher received a total of $4,384 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fletcher 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 24% volume in GA $4,384 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,223
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.
591 $29 $100
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.
384 $60 $150
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.
224 $22 $100
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.
165 $104 $300
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.
164 $84 $225
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
157 $0 $3
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
151 $1 $3
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.
120 $36 $100
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.
62 $86 $300
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.
61 $60 $250
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 49 $97 $400
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.
22 $68 $202
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
22 $31 $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.
20 $23 $100
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
17 $64 $225
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
14 $32 $149
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,384
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $626/year across 7 years
Top 24% in GA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
106
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$751
2023
$344
2022
$126
2021
$897
2020
$120
2019
$1,634
2018
$511

Payments by company (2024)

Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$406
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$44
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$39
Solventum Corporation
$38
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$38
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
PolyNovo North America LLC
$34
Organogenesis Inc.
$31
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,055
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$747
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$406
Stryker Corporation
$337
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$230
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$229
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
$202
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Zyla Life Sciences
$118
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$100
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$95
CGG Medical Inc
$90
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$89
PFIZER INC.
$78
Organogenesis Inc.
$76
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$73
Solventum Corporation
$38
PolyNovo North America LLC
$34
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$23
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Nevro Corp.
$19
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$19
Egalet US Inc
$17
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$15
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANCHORAGE · Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Baxdela · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Bone Healing-None · DR. COMFORT Diabetic Shoes and Inserts · DUEXIS · EUCRISA · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · KRYSTEXXA · Kimyrsa · LICART · Lapiplasty System · Miro3D · NOVOSORB BTM · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · Omnia · PENNSAID · PURAPLY AM · Physio-Stim · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · RENASYS GO · RENASYS TOUCH · SIVEXTRO · SONICANCHOR · SONICPIN · SPRIX · Santyl · Tirosint · VENASEAL · VIMOVO · ZORVOLEX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
12
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Fletcher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in GA), with 17 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. Fletcher experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fletcher performed 591 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Fletcher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fletcher received a total of $4,384 from 32 companies across 106 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Fletcher's costs compare to other podiatrists in Columbus?
Dr. Fletcher'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. Fletcher) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →