Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Simon Becker, DPM
Podiatrist · West Orange, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Becker from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Becker
Dr. Simon Becker is a podiatrist in West Orange, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Becker performed 14,304 Medicare services across 5,642 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Becker received a total of $5,396 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Becker 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 1% volume in NJ
$5,396 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,304
Medicare services
Top 1% in NJ for podiatrist
5,642
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,856 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
1,667 | $50 | $112 |
| 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. |
1,622 | $39 | $58 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,164 | $6 | $9 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 1,097 | $63 | $138 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
1,086 | $33 | $119 |
| Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area. |
1,053 | $25 | $74 |
| 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. |
946 | $47 | $73 |
| 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. |
925 | $98 | $153 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
586 | $33 | $86 |
| 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. |
518 | $100 | $143 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
511 | $110 | $162 |
| 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. |
228 | $79 | $113 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
157 | $36 | $53 |
| 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. |
130 | $108 | $160 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
90 | $29 | $42 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
86 | $46 | $66 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
84 | $75 | $132 |
| 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. |
80 | $87 | $135 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 79 | $7 | $18 |
| 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. |
62 | $25 | $39 |
| 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. |
60 | $91 | $143 |
| 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. |
50 | $144 | $207 |
| Home visit, new patient, low complexity A home visit for a new patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes if time is used as the defining factor. |
42 | $42 | $106 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
40 | $33 | $114 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
32 | $38 | $98 |
| 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. |
26 | $59 | $98 |
| Fingernail/toenail separation from nail bed, each additional nail This procedure involves separating an additional fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
15 | $26 | $49 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
12 | $31 | $156 |
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 ↗$5,396
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $771/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NJ for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
124
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
$5,396 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,326
2023
$238
2022
$159
2021
$1,070
2020
$250
2019
$619
2018
$735
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$2,162
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Bone Support Inc.
$37
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ConvaTec Inc.
$2,192
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$934
Stryker Corporation
$512
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$285
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$149
Sandoz Inc.
$125
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$121
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$115
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$112
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$112
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$90
Horizon Pharma plc
$66
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Egalet US Inc
$42
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$39
Bone Support Inc.
$37
Kerecis Limited
$35
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$35
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$31
DAVOL INC.
$29
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Nevro Corp.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$23
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$22
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$17
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
PFIZER INC.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$12
Next Science LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · ALLOGRAFT · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · APEXICON E · ARISTA AH · ASNIS · Baxdela · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · Dynasplint · EASYFUSE · Exogen · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · GRAVITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · MICA · N/A · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Qutenza · REELX STT · SPRIX · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · SurgX · VECTRIS · VENASEAL · ZORVOLEX
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
Podiatrists within 10 mi
801
Per 100K population
93.8
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Becker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NJ peers, 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. Becker experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Becker performed 1,856 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Becker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Becker received a total of $5,396 from 35 companies across 124 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. Becker's costs compare to other podiatrists in West Orange?
Dr. Becker's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Becker) 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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