Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Brown

Podiatrist · Herrin, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
101 N 16TH STREET, Herrin, IL 62948
6189886034
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1548374887 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown

Dr. Daniel Brown is a podiatrist in Herrin, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 4,760 Medicare services across 2,471 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $64,454 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Brown 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 9% volume in IL $64,454 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,760
Medicare services
Top 9% in IL for podiatrist
2,471
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~251 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
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
886 $12 $45
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.
584 $30 $79
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.
572 $62 $119
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
567 $22 $55
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.
325 $38 $72
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.
294 $54 $125
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.
243 $47 $110
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 189 $5 $7
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.
148 $96 $180
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.
139 $77 $185
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.
133 $77 $179
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.
115 $23 $70
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
115 $0 $8
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.
114 $47 $123
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 90 $93 $310
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.
78 $66 $141
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.
49 $78 $225
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
45 $34 $130
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.
36 $77 $185
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
24 $34 $125
Drainage of blood under fingernail or toenail
This procedure involves removing a collection of blood that has accumulated beneath a fingernail or toenail.
14 $30 $90
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 ↗
$64,454
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,208/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
94
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$59,200 (91.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,178 (6.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,076 (1.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$59,295
2023
$823
2022
$230
2021
$2,074
2020
$894
2019
$169
2018
$969

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$59,200
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$26
Kerecis Limited
$24
LifeNet Health
$13
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ConvaTec Inc.
$59,882
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,128
Elite Orthopedics, LLC
$1,076
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$784
Organogenesis Inc.
$272
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$261
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$169
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$149
Osteomed LLC
$93
KCI USA, Inc.
$88
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$62
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$41
Horizon Pharma plc
$41
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$31
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$26
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$24
Kerecis Limited
$24
Nevro Corp.
$23
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Bioventus LLC
$17
ZIMVIE INC.
$16
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
LifeNet Health
$13
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Stryker Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
361 System Assembly · 3M Coban · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · Apligraf · Baxdela · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Coban · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · EXT-Extremilock Foot · Exogen · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · INNOVABURN · INNOVAMATRIX AC · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Lapiplasty System · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · Product Portfolio · QUTENZA · Regranex · SIVEXTRO · Santyl · Senza · Spinal Pak 2 · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix
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 2% for podiatrist in IL.

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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
14.9
County median income
$65,521
Nearest hospital
HERRIN 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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in IL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of IL peers, 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. Brown experienced with trimming of dystrophic nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 886 trimming of dystrophic 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $64,454 from 30 companies across 94 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. Brown's costs compare to other podiatrists in Herrin?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Brown) 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 →