Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Brown, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Marion, OH
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Brown
Dr. Andrew Brown is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Marion, OH, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 3,019 Medicare services across 1,554 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $4,832 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 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. Brown 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in OH
$4,832 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,019
Medicare services
Top 6% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,554
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~252 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. |
683 | $30 | $50 |
| 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. |
573 | $63 | $94 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
263 | $54 | $85 |
| 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. |
218 | $86 | $141 |
| 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. |
192 | $23 | $40 |
| 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. |
152 | $92 | $136 |
| 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. |
139 | $76 | $119 |
| 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. |
108 | $77 | $118 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
94 | $92 | $130 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
70 | $30 | $63 |
| 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. |
62 | $91 | $131 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
62 | $0 | $34 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 61 | $53 | $97 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
60 | $1 | $15 |
| Incision of toe joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the capsule of a toe joint. |
40 | $100 | $412 |
| 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. |
36 | $24 | $43 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 34 | $81 | $165 |
| 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. |
32 | $73 | $107 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
31 | $48 | $73 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
21 | $53 | $165 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
20 | $195 | $406 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
16 | $131 | $192 |
| 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 | $112 | $194 |
| 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. |
13 | $32 | $61 |
| 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 | $79 | $121 |
| 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. |
12 | $35 | $62 |
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 ↗$4,832
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $690/year across 7 years
Top 33% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
121
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
$3,632 (75.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (24.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$592
2023
$367
2022
$1,587
2021
$191
2020
$50
2019
$335
2018
$1,711
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$183
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Stryker Corporation
$88
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$43
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
Organogenesis Inc.
$40
Solventum Corporation
$32
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Curonix LLC
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$1,454
CDC Medical LLC
$1,221
Stryker Corporation
$410
Nevro Corp.
$254
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$159
Paragon 28, Inc.
$142
Trice Medical, Inc.
$97
Bioventus LLC
$97
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$59
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$45
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$43
Organogenesis Inc.
$40
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$40
Kerecis Limited
$38
KCI USA, Inc.
$35
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$34
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$33
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$33
Solventum Corporation
$32
Avanos Medical
$31
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$29
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$28
ConvaTec Inc.
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$17
Stability Biologics, LLC
$17
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Curonix LLC
$16
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$14
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$11
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIV.A.C. iOn PROGRESS · AFFINITY · ALLOGRAFT · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Baxdela · Cannulated Screws · DARCO · Dynasplint · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · Extremities Instruments · FIBULINK · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Gorilla · GrafixPL · HOFFMANN · Hat-Trick · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JUBLIA · Jet-X · Juggerknotless Soft Anchor · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lapidus · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MINIRAIL · Minitac 2.0 suture anchor · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOLOC · Omnia · PICO · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PROMOGRAN PRISMA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Phantom Metatarsal Shortening · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · QUTENZA · Qutenza · REGRANEX · S · SEGLENTIS · STRAVIX MESH · Santyl · Seglentis · Segway blade or mieye camera · Senza · Sivextro · TTC NAIL · Taylor Spatial Frame · Theragenesis Bilayer Wound Matrix · Topaz · VARIAX · VLP Mini-MOD · VLP-Foot
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 (75%) 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
8
Per 100K population
12.3
County median income
$57,306
Nearest hospital
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Brown experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 683 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $4,832 from 41 companies across 121 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. Brown's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Marion?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Brown) 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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