Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alex Katz, DPM
Podiatrist · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Katz
Dr. Alex Katz is a podiatrist in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katz performed 2,133 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katz received a total of $4,828 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Katz 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 28% volume in NY
$4,828 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,133
Medicare services
Top 28% in NY for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
524 | $80 | $375 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
416 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
204 | $98 | $560 |
| 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. |
164 | $47 | $270 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
156 | $25 | $691 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
102 | $1 | $60 |
| 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. |
54 | $115 | $1,640 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 54 | $61 | $784 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
47 | $41 | $809 |
| 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. |
42 | $34 | $697 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 40 | $9 | $413 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
37 | $49 | $845 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
34 | $40 | $275 |
| 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. |
28 | $53 | $1,120 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
27 | $103 | $1,860 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
25 | $15 | $693 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $44 | $802 |
| 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. |
17 | $82 | $1,375 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
17 | $42 | $782 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
16 | $200 | $2,895 |
| 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. |
16 | $56 | $390 |
| 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. |
15 | $91 | $1,640 |
| 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. |
15 | $148 | $997 |
| 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. |
14 | $223 | $3,225 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
14 | $28 | $580 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 14 | $124 | $2,520 |
| 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. |
12 | $117 | $550 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
11 | $49 | $359 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,828
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $805/year across 6 years
Top 11% in NY for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
38
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$548
2023
$95
2022
$201
2020
$683
2019
$3,018
2018
$283
Payments by company (2024)
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$349
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$199
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KCI USA, Inc
$2,333
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$650
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$349
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$287
Stryker Corporation
$277
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$199
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$136
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$98
DJO, LLC
$78
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$77
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$66
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$54
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$28
Bioventus LLC
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMNIOEXCEL · Aimovig · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · Baxdela · CARTIVA · CMF · Exogen · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HAMMERLOCK · HOFFMANN · INSPIRE · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MOTOBAND · NA · REGRANEX · REVIZE · SMART TOE · SNAP · Santyl · VARIAX · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
909
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Katz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in NY), 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. Katz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katz performed 524 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Katz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katz received a total of $4,828 from 17 companies across 38 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Katz's costs compare to other podiatrists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Katz's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Katz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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