Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Lovato, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Cary, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lovato
Dr. Peter Lovato is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Cary, IL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lovato performed 3,825 Medicare services across 1,674 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lovato received a total of $123,794 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 228 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lovato 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in IL
$123,794 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,825
Medicare services
Top 6% in IL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,674
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
582 | $57 | $108 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
537 | $10 | $30 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
517 | $24 | $46 |
| 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. |
476 | $94 | $173 |
| 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. |
312 | $31 | $60 |
| 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. |
233 | $24 | $47 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
159 | $48 | $141 |
| 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. |
142 | $65 | $121 |
| 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. |
140 | $122 | $227 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
120 | $74 | $166 |
| 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. |
77 | $78 | $150 |
| 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. |
74 | $89 | $170 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
70 | $82 | $165 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
67 | $50 | $93 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
64 | $93 | $169 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $128 | $239 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
44 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
40 | $63 | $118 |
| 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. |
36 | $27 | $49 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
34 | $64 | $135 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
19 | $22 | $47 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
18 | $10 | $25 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
11 | $95 | $166 |
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 ↗$123,794
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,685/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
228
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$94,331 (76.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,576 (13.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,887 (10.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$61,309
2023
$35,843
2022
$12,513
2021
$5,469
2020
$2,162
2019
$3,620
2018
$2,878
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$56,486
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$2,439
Stryker Corporation
$1,307
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$270
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$183
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$175
OssDsign Incorporated
$164
Ortho Solutions Inc
$144
Globus Medical, Inc.
$90
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$29
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$22
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kerecis Limited
$105,096
Stryker Corporation
$10,792
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$2,456
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$672
Osteomed LLC
$540
MEDELA LLC
$313
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$296
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$270
Medtronic, Inc.
$251
MedShape, Inc.
$236
Paragon 28, Inc.
$208
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$186
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc.
$183
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$175
OssDsign Incorporated
$164
Abbott Laboratories
$147
Ortho Solutions Inc
$144
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$139
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$137
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$136
Nevro Corp.
$129
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$125
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$124
Allergan Inc.
$123
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$122
In2Bones USA, LLC
$115
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$92
Globus Medical, Inc.
$90
ACUMED LLC
$86
Biocomposites Inc
$64
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$36
AXOGEN
$36
Misonix Inc
$28
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$22
TissueTech, Inc.
$21
Avinger Inc.
$16
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ACTISHIELD CF · ACUMED · ALLOMATRIX · ANCHORAGE · APEX 3D · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXS INFINITY LS · AXSOS · ActivCore Nail · AlloAid Allograft · Avance Nerve Graft · BIOSTEON INTRALINE · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet SpinalPak · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · Bone Healing-None · CITREFIX · CROSSFIRE · DALVANCE · DART-FIRE · EASYFUSE · EBI Bone Healing System · EX-FIX · EXT-ExtremiLock Ankle · EXT-Extremifuse · EXT-Extremilock Foot · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · HAMMERLOCK · HOFFMANN · Harvest · ICONIX · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Integrity · Invia Motion Endure · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · Kimyrsa · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MINIRAIL · MOTOBAND · Medela NPWT Pump · N/A · NEOX · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · Omnia · OssDsign Catalyst · PROCLAIM · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · Prokera · REGENKIT-THT · Recell · Restrata Wound Matrix · SONICANCHOR · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · STAR · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Sports Medicine · Stimulan · Stratum Foot Plating System · T2 · TISSUEMEND · TrueLok · VARIAX · VARITHENA · VenaSeal · ViviGen
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 →
The majority of payments (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in IL.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
122
Per 100K population
39.2
County median income
$102,836
Nearest hospital
MERCYHEALTH HOSPITAL & PHYSICIAN CLINIC-CRYSTAL LA
4.8 mi
4.8 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. Lovato is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lovato experienced with removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lovato performed 582 removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 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. Lovato receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lovato received a total of $123,794 from 38 companies across 228 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. Lovato's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Cary?
Dr. Lovato's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Lovato) 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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