Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Conforti, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Clifton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
925 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07013
9734724700
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1760499099 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. Conforti

Dr. Jeffrey Conforti is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Clifton, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Conforti performed 2,070 Medicare services across 1,087 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Conforti received a total of $5,983 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 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. Conforti 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 29% volume in NJ $5,983 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,070
Medicare services
Top 29% in NJ for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,087
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~109 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
Trimming of fingernails or toenails 303 $8 $50
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.
262 $77 $308
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
261 $27 $115
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.
214 $37 $155
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.
178 $45 $195
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.
166 $83 $363
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.
149 $74 $326
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.
102 $69 $299
Wound tissue removal, each additional 20 sq cm
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound. It is billed for each additional 20 square centimeters of tissue removed beyond the initial amount.
80 $37 $159
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.
72 $25 $103
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.
65 $88 $384
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 51 $6 $19
Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot.
35 $45 $185
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.
32 $107 $434
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.
31 $59 $250
Fingernail or toenail biopsy
A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination.
28 $87 $432
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.
16 $59 $264
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
13 $45 $208
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.
12 $148 $564
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 ↗
$5,983
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $855/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NJ for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
56
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
$5,983 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$337
2023
$720
2022
$1,060
2021
$298
2020
$366
2019
$838
2018
$2,364

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$146
Kerecis Limited
$130
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$43
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 94.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,616
Stryker Corporation
$549
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$386
Kerecis Limited
$268
Abbott Laboratories
$217
Organogenesis Inc.
$202
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$188
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$175
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$133
Paragon 28, Inc.
$130
Royal Biologics
$127
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$122
ABBVIE INC.
$122
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$122
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$121
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$99
KCI USA, Inc
$98
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Boston Scientific Corporation
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVAC · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AccuFill · Apligraf · CADENCE ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CryoCord · DALVANCE · EVOS SMALL · Fibrinet · Foot and Ankle Product Portfolio · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PRIME · INBONE · JAWS STAPLES · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MTP FUSION PLATES · NA · NUZYRA · Natural Nail · Nextremity General Instrument · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PROCLAIM · Puraply · Qutenza · REGRANEX · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SIVEXTRO · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · Stratum Foot Plating System · Stravix · Subchondroplasty · Trabecular Metal (TM) Ankle · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
580
Per 100K population
111.9
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
2.2 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. Conforti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of NJ peers, with 19 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. Conforti experienced with trimming of fingernails or toenails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Conforti performed 303 trimming of fingernails or toenails 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. Conforti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Conforti received a total of $5,983 from 21 companies across 56 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. Conforti's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Clifton?
Dr. Conforti'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. Conforti) 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 →