Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Killian, DPM

Podiatrist · Matthews, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
534 WEST JOHN STREET, Matthews, NC 28105
7048479788
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1225023930 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. Killian

Dr. Kevin Killian is a podiatrist in Matthews, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Killian performed 5,234 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Killian received a total of $4,543 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Killian 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in NC $4,543 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,234
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
1,573 $22 $69
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
1,573 $13 $49
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.
417 $55 $173
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.
324 $61 $191
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.
246 $24 $72
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.
161 $65 $236
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.
150 $91 $270
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
144 $1 $2
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.
123 $87 $270
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.
82 $70 $211
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.
72 $46 $150
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.
68 $107 $352
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.
65 $42 $119
Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less
Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less.
51 $117 $500
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
47 $88 $266
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 37 $99 $336
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
25 $23 $70
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
19 $37 $131
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
19 $40 $123
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.
15 $383 $1,128
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
12 $38 $112
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.
11 $72 $242
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,543
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $649/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NC for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
103
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,192
2023
$1,145
2022
$1,173
2021
$112
2020
$329
2019
$408
2018
$182

Payments by company (2024)

ConvaTec Inc.
$433
Stryker Corporation
$247
ABBVIE INC.
$171
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$159
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$75
Organogenesis Inc.
$66
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Nevro Corp.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ConvaTec Inc.
$883
Stryker Corporation
$806
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$558
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$467
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$338
Nevro Corp.
$200
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$193
ABBVIE INC.
$171
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$159
Cook Medical LLC
$104
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$96
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$94
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$93
Organogenesis Inc.
$90
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$75
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$73
Next Science LLC
$51
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$25
DJO, LLC
$18
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · AQUACEL AG+ · Alps Small Frag · BIO4 · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · Canes and Crutches · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · DALVANCE · EASYFUSE · FMS · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NAFTIN · NEOX · NUZYRA · NuCel · OMEGA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PICO · PROSTEP MICA · REGRANEX · STAR · STRAVIX · Santyl · Senza · Stravix · SurgX · VARIAX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
21
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
7.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Killian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), 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. Killian experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Killian performed 1,573 toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Killian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Killian received a total of $4,543 from 21 companies across 103 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Killian's costs compare to other podiatrists in Matthews?
Dr. Killian's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Killian) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →