Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Plishchuk, D.P.M.
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Toms River, NJ
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. Plishchuk
Dr. Michael Plishchuk is a primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in Toms River, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Plishchuk performed 2,791 Medicare services across 1,057 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plishchuk received a total of $8,898 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 237 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in primary podiatric medicine 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. Plishchuk 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in NJ
$8,898 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,791
Medicare services
Top 26% in NJ for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
1,057
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~155 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 (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. |
756 | $73 | $97 |
| 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. |
496 | $103 | $143 |
| 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. |
256 | $35 | $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. |
233 | $56 | $114 |
| 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. |
125 | $96 | $123 |
| 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. |
122 | $42 | $62 |
| 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. |
114 | $88 | $118 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 84 | $31 | $85 |
| 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. |
76 | $66 | $91 |
| 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. |
70 | $34 | $50 |
| 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. |
64 | $106 | $136 |
| 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. |
58 | $81 | $111 |
| 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. |
43 | $181 | $257 |
| 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. |
41 | $72 | $131 |
| 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. |
36 | $30 | $38 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
36 | $105 | $192 |
| Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy, 50 sq cm or less A therapy using a special bandage and vacuum pump to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less. |
33 | $21 | $46 |
| 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. |
31 | $57 | $80 |
| 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. |
21 | $178 | $262 |
| 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. |
19 | $81 | $135 |
| 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. |
16 | $169 | $254 |
| 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. |
16 | $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. |
16 | $93 | $119 |
| 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. |
15 | $64 | $82 |
| Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less. |
14 | $258 | $388 |
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 ↗$8,898
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,271/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
237
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
$8,898 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,104
2023
$1,258
2022
$2,251
2021
$755
2020
$766
2019
$898
2018
$866
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$381
Organogenesis Inc.
$281
Abbott Laboratories
$276
Amgen Inc.
$249
ConvaTec Inc.
$206
Inari Medical, Inc.
$140
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$139
ABBVIE INC.
$120
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$106
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$66
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
Reapplix Inc.
$32
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$14
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$1,863
Kerecis Limited
$719
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$655
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$590
Abbott Laboratories
$585
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$546
ABBVIE INC.
$473
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$363
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$297
Amgen Inc.
$249
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$231
Medtronic, Inc.
$218
ConvaTec Inc.
$206
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$140
Inari Medical, Inc.
$140
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$139
Medline Industries, Inc.
$138
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$121
Stryker Corporation
$114
Nevro Corp.
$109
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$70
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$60
AbbVie Inc.
$55
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$48
Hydrofera LLC
$42
Allergan Inc.
$42
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Bioventus LLC
$38
Reapplix Inc.
$32
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$19
ZIMVIE INC.
$18
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Tenex Health Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3C Patch Kit - Box · AFFINITY · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVYCAZ · Apligraf · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Baxdela · CLOSUREFAST · ClosureFast · DALVANCE · EBI OsteoGen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator · ETERNA · EXPRESS · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GrafixPL · HYDROFERA BLUE · HYDROFERA BLUE READY - BORDER · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LUZU · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · MATRIX · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · OASIS · OMNIGRAFT · Omnia · Orbactiv · PICO · PROCLAIM · PURAPLY · Puraply · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · STRAVIX MESH · STRAVIX PL · Santyl · Sivextro · Stratum Foot Plating System · Stravix · TEFLARO · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · URGOCLEAN AG · URGOK2 · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in NJ.
Geographic Context
Primary podiatric medicine podiatrists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.5
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. Plishchuk is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers, with 18 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. Plishchuk experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Plishchuk performed 756 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Plishchuk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Plishchuk received a total of $8,898 from 43 companies across 237 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. Plishchuk's costs compare to other primary podiatric medicine podiatrists in Toms River?
Dr. Plishchuk's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Plishchuk) 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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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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