Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Girish Nair, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Nair
Dr. Girish Nair is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Toms River, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nair performed 3,301 Medicare services across 1,128 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nair received a total of $71,178 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 334 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nair 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 12% volume in NJ
$71,178 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,301
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,128
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
715 | $44 | $62 |
| 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. |
514 | $92 | $144 |
| 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. |
492 | $69 | $98 |
| 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. |
285 | $81 | $111 |
| 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. |
282 | $33 | $48 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
229 | $75 | $147 |
| 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. |
134 | $97 | $124 |
| Oxygen chamber therapy management This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed. |
88 | $88 | $119 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
80 | $176 | $268 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
73 | $20 | $43 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
66 | $57 | $78 |
| 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. |
61 | $64 | $84 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
50 | $105 | $137 |
| 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. |
42 | $27 | $38 |
| Application of walking cast covering foot, ankle, and lower leg A walking cast is applied to the foot, ankle, and lower leg to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for limited weight-bearing movement. |
32 | $55 | $156 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
23 | $182 | $261 |
| 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. |
21 | $72 | $132 |
| 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. |
21 | $106 | $138 |
| Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed. |
19 | $20 | $102 |
| 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. |
18 | $218 | $423 |
| 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. |
17 | $83 | $119 |
| Bone biopsy using needle or trocar A procedure to remove a small sample of bone tissue using a needle or trocar for laboratory examination. |
16 | $37 | $258 |
| Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation A procedure to remove excess blood or fluid that has collected in the body. |
12 | $119 | $191 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
11 | $138 | $292 |
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 ↗$71,178
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,168/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NJ for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
334
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57,850 (81.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,319 (11.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,009 (7.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,850
2023
$6,077
2022
$9,709
2021
$5,591
2020
$1,142
2019
$24,300
2018
$15,509
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$6,010
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$824
Kerecis Limited
$338
Abbott Laboratories
$276
ConvaTec Inc.
$227
Next Science LLC
$190
ABBVIE INC.
$170
Inari Medical, Inc.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$125
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$121
Reapplix Inc.
$97
BSN Medical Inc
$86
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$42
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$30
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$29
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$21
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$19
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$14
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 81.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$56,292
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$5,985
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,366
Kerecis Limited
$780
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$691
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$586
KCI USA, Inc
$582
ABBVIE INC.
$534
Abbott Laboratories
$534
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$268
ConvaTec Inc.
$261
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$222
Next Science LLC
$216
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$194
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$188
Allergan Inc.
$179
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$160
Stryker Corporation
$160
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$154
Inari Medical, Inc.
$140
Medline Industries, Inc.
$138
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$132
Amgen Inc.
$125
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$121
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$121
PolarityTE, Inc.
$101
Misonix Inc
$99
Reapplix Inc.
$97
BSN Medical Inc
$86
Hydrofera LLC
$76
MedShape, Inc.
$54
Royal Biologics
$53
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$49
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$38
KCI USA, Inc.
$35
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$35
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$30
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Bioventus LLC
$23
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$22
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$20
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$18
Nevro Corp.
$15
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$14
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 89.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3C Patch Kit - Box · 3M Cavilon · ACTICOAT · ACTISHIELD · AFFINITY · APLIGRAF · AQUACEL · AQUACEL AG · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVYCAZ · Affinity · Apligraf · Baxdela · BlastX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSCHECK · CUTIMED · DALVANCE · DRAWTEX HYDROCONDUCTIVE WOUND DRESSING WITH LEVAFIBER 4X4 · DynaNail Hybrid · ETERNA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GrafixPL · HYDROFERA BLUE · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MATRIX · MOTOBAND · MaxxCell · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · NeXus · NuShield · OASIS · OASIS MICRO · OMNIGRAFT · PICO · PICO 7 · PROCLAIM · PURAPLY · Pico 14 · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Puraply/nushield/affinity · REGRANEX · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · SURGX · Santyl · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SkinTE · SonicOne Clinic · Stratum Foot Plating System · TEFLARO · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · URGOCLEAN AG · V.A.C.ULTA · VAC VERAFLO · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Xperience · ZETUVIT PLUS 10X10 P10 · 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 →
The majority of payments (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in NJ.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Nair is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Nair experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nair performed 715 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 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. Nair receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nair received a total of $71,178 from 50 companies across 334 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. Nair's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Toms River?
Dr. Nair's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Nair) 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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