Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Aronson, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · Canton, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1017 TURNPIKE ST STE 12B, Canton, MA 02021
7813441440
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1558387423 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Aronson

Dr. Scott Aronson is a podiatrist in Canton, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aronson performed 2,882 Medicare services across 1,225 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aronson received a total of $9,941 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Aronson 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 28% volume in MA $9,941 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,882
Medicare services
Top 28% in MA for podiatrist
1,225
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~144 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.
877 $34 $100
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
532 $26 $80
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.
265 $66 $125
Trimming of fingernails or toenails 197 $9 $50
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.
190 $91 $250
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.
187 $73 $150
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
185 $13 $50
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.
78 $45 $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.
73 $115 $300
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.
61 $62 $100
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
58 $137 $368
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.
42 $73 $150
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 41 $6 $30
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.
30 $31 $95
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.
28 $24 $85
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.
20 $51 $150
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
18 $43 $125
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 ↗
$9,941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,420/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
91
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
$6,130 (61.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,611 (26.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,200 (12.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$586
2023
$1,851
2022
$897
2021
$1,211
2020
$97
2019
$4,442
2018
$855

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$321
Boston Scientific Corporation
$111
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$104
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$3,323
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,935
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,200
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$950
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$775
Stryker Corporation
$673
Horizon Pharma plc
$138
OSSIO INC
$135
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$111
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$104
Organogenesis Inc.
$75
Bioventus LLC
$54
Life Spine, Inc.
$34
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$34
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
ACELL, INC.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$20
Paragon 28, Inc.
$20
Nevro Corp.
$19
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
KCI USA, Inc
$17
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLEVYN LIFE L 15.4X15.4 CTN10 · ALLOWRAP · AUGMENT · Arsenal · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · Dynasplint · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Hammertube · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · MIB · MOTOBAND · NUZYRA · Omnia · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS TOUCH · STRAVIX · Santyl · Seglentis · TRAUMA · Toemate · V.A.C.ULTA · VARIAX · ZYNRELEF
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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for podiatrist in MA.

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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
159
Per 100K population
21.9
County median income
$126,497
Nearest hospital
NORWOOD HOSPITAL
3.5 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. Aronson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of MA peers, with 20 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. Aronson experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aronson performed 877 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. Aronson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aronson received a total of $9,941 from 30 companies across 91 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. Aronson's costs compare to other podiatrists in Canton?
Dr. Aronson'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. Aronson) 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 →