Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Barak, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Canfield, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6517 TIPPECANOE RD, Canfield, OH 44406
3302860462
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1134390735 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. Barak 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. Barak

Dr. Joseph Barak is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Canfield, OH, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barak performed 2,062 Medicare services across 895 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barak received a total of $4,031 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 130 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. Barak 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 15% volume in OH $4,031 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,062
Medicare services
Top 15% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
895
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 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.
884 $61 $100
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.
320 $29 $75
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.
227 $36 $70
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.
193 $92 $150
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
118 $22 $50
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.
109 $61 $140
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.
72 $71 $170
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
64 $29 $80
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.
38 $100 $185
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.
23 $33 $100
Simple removal of foreign body from under the skin
A minor procedure to remove a foreign object located beneath the skin surface. The process involves accessing the tissue under the skin to extract the item.
14 $106 $180
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 ↗
$4,031
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $576/year across 7 years
Top 36% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
130
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
$4,031 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$589
2023
$231
2022
$295
2021
$1,233
2020
$99
2019
$1,168
2018
$416

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$197
Organogenesis Inc.
$191
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$72
ConvaTec Inc.
$36
Solventum Corporation
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
Stryker Corporation
$15
Nevro Corp.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$962
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$942
Organogenesis Inc.
$545
Kerecis Limited
$261
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$239
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$158
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$145
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$137
PFIZER INC.
$122
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$76
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$40
ConvaTec Inc.
$36
KCI USA, Inc.
$35
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$34
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$34
Stryker Corporation
$34
Solventum Corporation
$30
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$30
Nevro Corp.
$28
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$24
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$15
KCI USA, Inc
$15
ACELL, INC.
$14
Novum Pharma, LLC
$12
Bioventus LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 60.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AFFINITY · APLIGRAF · ASNIS · Alcortin A · Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DUEXIS · EUCRISA · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LICART · Lapiplasty System · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PICO · PICO 7 · PURAPLY AM · PURAPLY FRANCHISE · Puraply · RENASYS GO · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Santyl · Senza · Sivextro · TCC-EZ · VAC VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
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.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$55,576
Nearest hospital
HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER
5.5 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. Barak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Barak experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barak performed 884 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. Barak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barak received a total of $4,031 from 26 companies across 130 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. Barak's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Canfield?
Dr. Barak's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Barak) 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 →