Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Zingas, MD
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Zingas 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. Zingas
Dr. Christopher Zingas is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zingas performed 3,312 Medicare services across 2,030 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zingas received a total of $229,642 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zingas 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
$229,642 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,312
Medicare services
Top 10% in MI for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
2,030
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
575 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
531 | $67 | $140 |
| 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. |
344 | $28 | $153 |
| 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. |
294 | $26 | $145 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
259 | $29 | $167 |
| 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. |
164 | $81 | $175 |
| 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. |
157 | $27 | $152 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
138 | $36 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
116 | $1 | $25 |
| Application of below-knee walking cast A cast is applied to the lower leg, extending from below the knee to the toes, to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for walking. |
101 | $58 | $280 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
84 | $40 | $230 |
| 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. |
56 | $96 | $665 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
52 | $71 | $389 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
45 | $57 | $320 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
40 | $32 | $160 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg splint supplies Materials for a fiberglass splint applied to the lower leg in patients aged 11 and older. |
38 | $17 | $50 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
35 | $57 | $334 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
34 | $63 | $295 |
| 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. |
31 | $93 | $165 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
29 | $203 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
29 | $71 | $380 |
| 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. |
25 | $23 | $127 |
| Removal of surface implant from bone A surgical procedure to remove an implant that is attached to the surface of a bone. |
20 | $246 | $850 |
| X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $23 | $130 |
| 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. |
19 | $137 | $245 |
| 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. |
19 | $41 | $100 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
16 | $48 | $204 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $36 | $194 |
| Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot This procedure involves realigning a broken bone in the front or middle part of the foot without making a surgical incision. |
14 | $164 | $800 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $26 | $112 |
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 ↗$229,642
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $32,806/year across 7 years
Top 15% in MI for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
150
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$199,612 (86.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22,440 (9.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,258 (2.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,332 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,952
2023
$30,126
2022
$56,054
2021
$52,896
2020
$38,438
2019
$23,164
2018
$25,012
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$3,404
Pinnacle, Inc
$190
Stryker Corporation
$109
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$101
Globus Medical, Inc.
$76
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$27
Arthrex, Inc.
$24
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Paragon 28, Inc.
$222,052
Pinnacle, Inc
$5,448
Stryker Corporation
$1,336
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$128
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$101
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$95
Globus Medical, Inc.
$76
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$72
Bioventus LLC
$71
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$45
Horizon Pharma plc
$36
ConvaTec Inc.
$32
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$27
Arthrex, Inc.
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$21
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Avanos Medical
$16
ACELL, INC.
$12
KCI USA, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · APEX · APEX 3D · AQUACEL AG · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVELLE · AXS INFINITY LS · Apex 3D · DUEXIS · Distal Femur Plate System · Durolane · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Foot and Ankle Implants · Gorilla Plating System · INFINITY · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MONKEY BARS · NA · NEOX · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PENNSAID · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PROSTEP · PROstep · Portfolio · Precision MIS Bunion · Product Portfolio · R3ACT · R3FLEX · TAR · Trabecular Metal · VIMOVO · 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Zingas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in MI), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of MI 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. Zingas experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zingas performed 575 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Zingas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zingas received a total of $229,642 from 20 companies across 150 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. Zingas's costs compare to other orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physicians in Saint Clair Shores?
Dr. Zingas's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Zingas) 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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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.
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