Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anthony Benenati, DPM

Podiatrist · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
27593 HARPER, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
5867796140
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1053358663 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. Benenati

Dr. Anthony Benenati is a podiatrist in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benenati performed 2,474 Medicare services across 1,518 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benenati received a total of $1,949 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 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. Benenati 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 10% volume in MI $1,949 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,474
Medicare services
Top 10% in MI for podiatrist
1,518
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~124 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.
768 $31 $65
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.
612 $67 $123
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.
196 $25 $70
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.
178 $78 $150
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.
114 $45 $60
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.
76 $57 $165
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
66 $26 $55
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.
54 $51 $114
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.
51 $83 $200
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
51 $37 $200
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
40 $46 $172
Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot.
39 $36 $185
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
37 $40 $100
Trimming of fingernails or toenails 35 $11 $65
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
28 $17 $40
Toe tendon lengthening
A surgical procedure to lengthen a tendon in the toe.
24 $244 $850
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 23 $118 $300
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
23 $40 $150
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.
22 $25 $70
Heel X-ray, minimum 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the heel bone using at least two different angles to evaluate the structure.
21 $20 $65
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.
16 $103 $140
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 ↗
$1,949
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $278/year across 7 years
Top 38% in MI for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
47
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
$1,790 (91.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$160 (8.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$307
2023
$144
2022
$456
2021
$314
2020
$398
2019
$217
2018
$114

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$286
Pinnacle, Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$600
Kerecis Limited
$286
Osteomed LLC
$209
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$163
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$138
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$122
In2Bones USA, LLC
$75
Pinnacle, Inc
$75
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$73
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$31
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$28
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$24
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$19
Paragon 28, Inc.
$18
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ASCENDA · ASNIS · AUGMENT · CARTIVA · CYTAL · CoLink · EXT-Extremilock Foot · Evos Mini · FIXOS · Foot & Ankle-None · GRAFIX · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Medical Implant · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PHANTOM · PICO7 · Physio-Stim · SCP Bone Substitute · Santyl · VARIAX
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
186
Per 100K population
21.2
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
5.0 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. Benenati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Benenati experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benenati performed 768 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. Benenati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benenati received a total of $1,949 from 18 companies across 47 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. Benenati's costs compare to other podiatrists in Saint Clair Shores?
Dr. Benenati's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Benenati) 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 →