Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lee Hlad, DPM
Podiatrist · Gahanna, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Hlad 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. Hlad
Dr. Lee Hlad is a podiatrist in Gahanna, OH, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hlad performed 1,607 Medicare services across 927 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hlad received a total of $385,508 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 268 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hlad 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in OH
$385,508 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,607
Medicare services
Top 36% in OH for podiatrist
927
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~107 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. |
358 | $61 | $166 |
| 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. |
285 | $23 | $74 |
| 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. |
248 | $29 | $81 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
131 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
86 | $25 | $68 |
| 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. |
81 | $84 | $234 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
79 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
73 | $68 | $207 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
54 | $54 | $243 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $123 | $333 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
24 | $34 | $111 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
22 | $58 | $800 |
| 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 | $91 | $230 |
| 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. |
20 | $35 | $104 |
| Short leg splint application A splint is applied to the lower leg, extending from the calf down to the foot, to support and immobilize the area. |
17 | $53 | $139 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
17 | $12 | $154 |
| 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. |
16 | $30 | $77 |
| 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. |
16 | $117 | $310 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
14 | $78 | $205 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
13 | $43 | $137 |
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 ↗$385,508
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $55,073/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
268
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$319,298 (82.8%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$46,720 (12.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,572 (4.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,918 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$48,843
2023
$130,335
2022
$56,587
2021
$48,651
2020
$16,819
2019
$51,213
2018
$33,061
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$43,875
VILEX LLC
$4,742
Bone Support Inc.
$155
Linvatec Corporation
$51
Bioventus LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Paragon 28, Inc.
$273,344
New Standard Device, LLC dba Metalogix
$37,266
Life Spine, Inc.
$15,773
Vilex in Tennessee, Inc.
$15,761
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$14,354
International Life Sciences
$10,915
VILEX LLC
$9,454
Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
$3,024
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,200
TriMed, Inc.
$1,000
Stryker Corporation
$937
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$616
TEAM 1, LLC
$482
CDC Medical LLC
$361
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$164
Bone Support Inc.
$155
Horizon Pharma plc
$146
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$83
Bioventus LLC
$56
Linvatec Corporation
$51
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$33
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
$30
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Osteomed LLC
$26
Egalet US Inc
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Ortho Solutions Inc
$23
Medline Industries LP
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$17
Tenex Health Inc.
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$15
ACELL, INC.
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$11
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANCHORAGE · APEX · AQUACEL · Alcortin A · Apex 3D · BIOBRACE 23MM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Charcot · Charcot and Phantom Nail · Conquest / Solstice · DSUVIA · DUEXIS · EBI Bone Healing System · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXT-Extremilock Foot · Exogen · External Fixation · FLEXBAND · FlexBand · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HINTERMANN · HOFFMANN · Internal Fixation · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Monkey Rings · NONE · NUZYRA · PHANTOM · PHNATOM · PORTFOLIO · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · Portfolio · Preserve · Proclaim IPG · Product Portfolio · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REDEMPTION · REDEMPTION - R&D · SPRIX · STAR · Santyl · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Tarsa-Link · Taylor Spatial Frame · Trauma · VARIAX
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 consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for podiatrist in OH.
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
65
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Hlad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers, with 15 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. Hlad experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hlad performed 358 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. Hlad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hlad received a total of $385,508 from 37 companies across 268 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. Hlad's costs compare to other podiatrists in Gahanna?
Dr. Hlad's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Hlad) 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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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.
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