Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Clarence Stewart, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stewart
Dr. Clarence Stewart is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Raleigh, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stewart performed 1,377 Medicare services across 753 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stewart received a total of $2,845 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery 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. Stewart 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 43% volume in NC
$2,845 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,377
Medicare services
Top 43% in NC for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
753
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
197 | $32 | $200 |
| Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site This procedure uses fluorescence imaging technology to detect bacteria within a wound at the first anatomical site examined. |
171 | $117 | $497 |
| 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. |
159 | $65 | $200 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
147 | $89 | $350 |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description. |
90 | $322 | $750 |
| 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. |
84 | $31 | $75 |
| Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, each additional site This procedure uses fluorescence imaging to detect bacteria in a wound. It is billed for each additional anatomical site examined beyond the first. |
67 | $59 | $507 |
| 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. |
57 | $40 | $150 |
| 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. |
47 | $85 | $275 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
44 | $60 | $350 |
| 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. |
39 | $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. |
39 | $88 | $275 |
| 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. |
38 | $94 | $260 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
35 | $336 | $1,040 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
23 | $196 | $820 |
| 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. |
23 | $109 | $275 |
| Removal of small bone at big toe joint This procedure involves the surgical removal of a small bone located beneath the long bone of the foot at the big toe joint. |
22 | $129 | $525 |
| Amputation of foot across instep Surgical removal of the foot at the level of the instep. |
19 | $520 | $1,105 |
| 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. |
18 | $80 | $200 |
| Amputation of toe and midfoot bone Surgical removal of a toe along with associated bones in the midfoot region. |
17 | $271 | $900 |
| Extensive or complicated wound repair A surgical procedure to close a wound that has reopened or is complex. This involves extensive stitching or other techniques to heal the tissue. |
15 | $537 | $983 |
| Drug delivery implant insertion A procedure to place an implant that releases medication into the body's tissue. |
13 | $24 | $527 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $135 | $358 |
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 ↗$2,845
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $406/year across 7 years
Top 41% in NC for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
38
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
$2,845 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$224
2023
$24
2022
$358
2021
$191
2020
$355
2019
$193
2018
$1,500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$156
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$68
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KCI USA, Inc
$1,313
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$322
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$233
Stability Biologics, LLC
$226
PolarityTE, Inc.
$176
Kerecis Limited
$156
Osteomed LLC
$101
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$59
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$44
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
KCI USA, Inc.
$30
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$13
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$13
Egalet US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AQUACEL AG+ · Baxdela · EXT-Extremilock Foot · GRAFIX PL · INNOVAMATRIX AC · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NUZYRA · PREVENA · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · SNAP · SPRIX · Santyl · SkinTE
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS
0.0 mi
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. Stewart is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Stewart experienced with imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stewart performed 197 imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 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. Stewart receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stewart received a total of $2,845 from 18 companies across 38 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. Stewart's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Raleigh?
Dr. Stewart's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Stewart) 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.
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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