Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Decarbo, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Belle Vernon, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
800 PLAZA DR, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
7243795816
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1851416606 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. Decarbo 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. Decarbo

Dr. William Decarbo is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Belle Vernon, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Decarbo performed 453 Medicare services across 262 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Decarbo received a total of $2,014,057 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1149 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 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. Decarbo 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 453 Medicare services $2,014,057 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
453
Medicare services
Bottom 15% in PA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
262
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~24 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
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.
 202 $23 $104
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.
 120 $83 $149
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.
 61 $98 $205
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
 28 $4 $10
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.
 16 $64 $100
Fusion of multiple foot joints 14 $559 $840
Treatment of dislocated midfoot or hindfoot bones
This procedure involves the medical or surgical management of bones in the midfoot or hindfoot that have been displaced from their normal position.
 12 $255 $600
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.
3.1% high complexity
6.2% medium
90.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,014,057
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $287,722/year across 7 years
Top 0% in PA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
1,149
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
$1,164,401 (57.8%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$782,280 (38.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$66,190 (3.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,186 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$284,860
2023
$782,371
2022
$490,612
2021
$225,607
2020
$127,526
2019
$72,587
2018
$30,495

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$284,674
Stryker Corporation
$167
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,549,716
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$389,373
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$45,180
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$27,409
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC
$1,137
Stryker Corporation
$371
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$184
Medline Industries, Inc.
$175
In2Bones USA, LLC
$144
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$116
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$101
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
4WEB, INC.
$22
Bioventus LLC
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · 7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Ambient Megavac 90 · Arcos · Cadence · Dyonics Powermini · ETERNA · ETHICON · EVOS · Evos Mini · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Extremities Instruments · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · Hat-Trick · ILIZAROV · Ilizarov System · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapiplasty System · NEOX · OSTEOTOMY TRUSS SYSTEM · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Quantum Total Ankle · Regeneten · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · STRAVIX PL · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME · Taylor Spatial Frame · Trinity · Triplanar Fixation System · VLP Mini-MOD
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in PA.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
17.3
County median income
$72,468
Nearest hospital
PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
6.3 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. Decarbo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of PA peers, with 19 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. Decarbo experienced with foot x-ray, 3+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Decarbo performed 202 foot x-ray, 3+ views 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. Decarbo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Decarbo received a total of $2,014,057 from 17 companies across 1,149 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. Decarbo's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Belle Vernon?
Dr. Decarbo's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Decarbo) 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.

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 →