Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Pliskin, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Great Neck, NY
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pliskin 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. Pliskin
Dr. Michael Pliskin is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Great Neck, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pliskin performed 5,500 Medicare services across 2,667 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pliskin received a total of $9,601 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery 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. Pliskin 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NY
$9,601 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,500
Medicare services
Top 3% in NY for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,667
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~262 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. |
2,496 | $82 | $120 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
643 | $157 | $222 |
| 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. |
547 | $113 | $312 |
| 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. |
524 | $72 | $101 |
| 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. |
439 | $32 | $47 |
| 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. |
255 | $101 | $184 |
| 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. |
188 | $119 | $168 |
| 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. |
71 | $40 | $58 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
65 | $1 | $14 |
| 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. |
49 | $90 | $134 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
45 | $25 | $37 |
| 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. |
37 | $120 | $167 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
33 | $53 | $79 |
| Toe strapping Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization. |
26 | $17 | $25 |
| 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. |
22 | $111 | $189 |
| 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. |
20 | $36 | $50 |
| 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. |
17 | $27 | $313 |
| 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. |
12 | $110 | $154 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
11 | $116 | $162 |
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 ↗$9,601
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,372/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NY for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
241
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
$7,734 (80.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,868 (19.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,978
2023
$1,486
2022
$2,628
2021
$535
2020
$693
2019
$884
2018
$398
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$843
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$678
Inari Medical, Inc.
$378
Kerecis Limited
$314
Stryker Corporation
$143
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$122
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$108
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$86
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$80
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$67
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$64
PolyNovo North America LLC
$22
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
Solventum Corporation
$20
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,529
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,568
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$678
Kerecis Limited
$490
Sandoz Inc.
$422
Nevro Corp.
$381
Inari Medical, Inc.
$378
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$320
Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc.
$300
Stryker Corporation
$239
DJO, LLC
$220
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$213
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$183
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$170
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$161
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$138
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$122
Organogenesis Inc.
$114
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$102
Bioventus LLC
$80
ConvaTec Inc.
$74
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$67
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$64
KCI USA, Inc.
$52
Osteomed LLC
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Next Science LLC
$38
Misonix Inc
$27
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$25
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
PolyNovo North America LLC
$22
Paragon 28, Inc.
$21
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$21
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$20
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
Solventum Corporation
$20
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$18
TEI Medical Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$16
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · APEXICON E · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL AG+ · AQUACEL Ag Advantage · AccelStim · Affinity · Baxdela · Bio-Induce/Beat Beads · Biomet Orthopak · CMF · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONVATEC INC. · CellerateRx · DERMATAC · EASYFUSE · EXT-ExtremiFix Midsize/Large · Exogen · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX XC · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NOVOSORB BTM · NUZYRA · Nalu Neurostimulation System · NuShield · OMNIGRAFT · OXISTAT · Omnia · PRIMATRIX · PROPHECY · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · REGRANEX · Regranex · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SIVEXTRO · STIMULAN · Santyl · Senza · Stravix · Subchondroplasty Knee Kit · SurgX · TENOTAC · TheraSkin · Topical wound oxygen · V.A.C. DERMATAC
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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
563
Per 100K population
40.6
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Pliskin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NY peers, with 21 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. Pliskin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pliskin performed 2,496 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. Pliskin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pliskin received a total of $9,601 from 42 companies across 241 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. Pliskin's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Great Neck?
Dr. Pliskin's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Pliskin) 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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