Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Limperos, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Medina, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Limperos
Dr. Richard Limperos is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Medina, OH, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Limperos performed 4,762 Medicare services across 2,329 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Limperos received a total of $9,922 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Limperos 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in OH
$9,922 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,762
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,329
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~298 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. |
1,248 | $30 | $65 |
| 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. |
595 | $24 | $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. |
515 | $59 | $105 |
| 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. |
239 | $92 | $150 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
201 | $19 | $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. |
189 | $88 | $160 |
| 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. |
180 | $68 | $155 |
| 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. |
177 | $52 | $80 |
| 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. |
123 | $26 | $50 |
| 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. |
121 | $88 | $155 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
99 | $153 | $475 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
97 | $0 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
97 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
73 | $71 | $160 |
| 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. |
72 | $112 | $240 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
68 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
67 | $46 | $70 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
62 | $39 | $290 |
| 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. |
59 | $197 | $580 |
| 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. |
49 | $30 | $84 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
46 | $35 | $89 |
| 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. |
46 | $98 | $200 |
| Additional bone removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of bone tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less, billed for each additional area treated beyond the initial procedure. |
44 | $75 | $186 |
| 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. |
42 | $30 | $65 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
34 | $14 | $33 |
| 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. |
33 | $163 | $340 |
| 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. |
30 | $134 | $290 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
28 | $58 | $100 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
27 | $41 | $99 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 25 | $101 | $320 |
| Drainage of fluid-filled sacs in multiple foot joints This procedure involves draining fluid from the sacs located beneath the connective tissue in several joints of the foot. |
19 | $138 | $870 |
| Amputation of toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint Surgical removal of a toe at the joint connecting the toe to the foot. |
18 | $77 | $835 |
| 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. |
15 | $61 | $105 |
| 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 | $77 | $140 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
12 | $41 | $175 |
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 ↗$9,922
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,417/year across 7 years
Top 15% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
69
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,390 (64.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,532 (35.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,326
2023
$278
2022
$2,071
2021
$92
2020
$193
2019
$5,811
2018
$151
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$455
Rock Medical Orthopedics, Inc.
$331
Kerecis Limited
$235
Highridge Medical LLC
$165
Organogenesis Inc.
$96
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
Nevro Corp.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$6,927
Rock Medical Orthopedics, Inc.
$1,244
Kerecis Limited
$248
Organogenesis Inc.
$194
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$189
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$185
Highridge Medical LLC
$165
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
$162
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$158
Stryker Corporation
$127
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$114
Horizon Pharma plc
$80
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$71
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
Nevro Corp.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Apligraf · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES CARTILAGE REPAIR CARTILAGE · BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AMNION · Biomet OrthoPak Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Hat-Trick · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · PROPHECY · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Senza · Tactoset
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 (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
39.9
County median income
$92,660
Nearest hospital
MEDINA 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. Limperos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of OH peers, with 16 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. Limperos experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Limperos performed 1,248 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. Limperos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Limperos received a total of $9,922 from 16 companies across 69 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. Limperos's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Medina?
Dr. Limperos's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Limperos) 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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