Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nicholas Megdanis, DPM

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Bayside, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
4401 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, Bayside, NY 11361
7182290222
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1699851899 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Megdanis 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. Megdanis

Dr. Nicholas Megdanis is a primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in Bayside, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Megdanis performed 1,521 Medicare services across 687 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Megdanis received a total of $11,600 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in primary podiatric medicine 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. Megdanis 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 44% volume in NY $11,600 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,521
Medicare services
Top 44% in NY for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
687
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~80 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
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.
546 $39 $56
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.
483 $79 $114
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.
159 $55 $168
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.
115 $97 $143
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.
112 $31 $45
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
31 $27 $43
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
31 $19 $30
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
29 $50 $76
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
15 $31 $49
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 ↗
$11,600
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,657/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
69
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
$9,597 (82.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,003 (17.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$343
2023
$205
2022
$421
2021
$69
2020
$147
2019
$10,173
2018
$243

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$139
Solventum Corporation
$126
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
RedDress USA, Inc.
$30
Hydrofera LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$9,497
Stryker Corporation
$694
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$433
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$384
Solventum Corporation
$126
Organogenesis Inc.
$101
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$57
Hollister Incorporated
$37
Hydrofera LLC
$34
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$33
RedDress USA, Inc.
$30
Milliken Healthcare Products, LLC
$29
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$25
Osteomed LLC
$24
TEI Medical Inc.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$18
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOWRAP · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ENDOFORM · EXT-ExtremiLock Ankle · HYDROFERA BLUE · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · OMNIGRAFT · Oasis · PRIMATRIX · Physio-Stim · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · Santyl · Sivextro · TCC-EZ · V.A.C. DERMATAC · Vibativ
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 (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in primary podiatric medicine podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in NY.

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Geographic Context

Primary podiatric medicine podiatrists within 10 mi
142
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
2.7 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. Megdanis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of NY 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. Megdanis experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Megdanis performed 546 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 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. Megdanis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Megdanis received a total of $11,600 from 20 companies across 69 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. Megdanis's costs compare to other primary podiatric medicine podiatrists in Bayside?
Dr. Megdanis's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Megdanis) 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 →