Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Bernstein, DPM
Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Wayne, PA
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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bernstein 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. Bernstein
Dr. David Bernstein is a foot surgery podiatrist in Wayne, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bernstein performed 7,790 Medicare services across 2,721 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bernstein received a total of $2,948 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot 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. Bernstein 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in PA
$2,948 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,790
Medicare services
Top 7% in PA for foot surgery podiatrist
2,721
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~371 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 (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. |
1,442 | $44 | $65 |
| 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. |
1,123 | $33 | $65 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number |
383 | $12 | $45 |
| 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. |
346 | $55 | $83 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
313 | $23 | $76 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 289 | $7 | $45 |
| 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 | $27 | $65 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
278 | $24 | $65 |
| Cygnus dual, per square centimeter This code represents a specific product or service measured by area. The clinical purpose or application is not defined in the provided description. |
269 | $1,058 | $1,350 |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description. |
267 | $374 | $550 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 259 | $14 | $35 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
259 | $9 | $35 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
259 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
253 | $62 | $94 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 219 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
209 | $67 | $103 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
140 | $46 | $101 |
| 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. |
118 | $90 | $145 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
115 | $45 | $252 |
| 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. |
113 | $67 | $124 |
| 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. |
101 | $76 | $125 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 80 | $56 | $83 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
77 | $52 | $110 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
74 | $40 | $121 |
| 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. |
70 | $87 | $129 |
| 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. |
69 | $65 | $124 |
| 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. |
63 | $86 | $150 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
62 | $9 | $30 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
59 | $47 | $97 |
| 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 | $31 | $85 |
| 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. |
29 | $102 | $150 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
26 | $127 | $750 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $19 | $55 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 22 | $113 | $300 |
| 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. |
16 | $107 | $150 |
| Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation A procedure to remove excess blood or fluid that has collected in the body. |
15 | $78 | $100 |
| Drainage of blood under fingernail or toenail This procedure involves removing a collection of blood that has accumulated beneath a fingernail or toenail. |
14 | $40 | $127 |
| Fingernail/toenail separation from nail bed, each additional nail This procedure involves separating an additional fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
13 | $26 | $145 |
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 ↗$2,948
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $421/year across 7 years
Top 12% in PA for foot surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
70
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
$2,091 (70.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$857 (29.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$189
2023
$161
2022
$226
2021
$335
2020
$121
2019
$1,180
2018
$736
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$52
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$37
Next Science LLC
$32
Kerecis Limited
$21
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$857
Stryker Corporation
$584
Next Science LLC
$291
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$203
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$122
Embody, Inc.
$99
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$96
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$58
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$47
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$43
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$37
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$35
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$34
Nevro Corp.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$21
Kerecis Limited
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$20
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Electromed, Inc.
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Paragon 28, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIFUSE · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · Apligraf · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · Beast 100 · BlastX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DUOBRII · FLEXITOUCH · FUTURA CSI · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HOFFMANN · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Mitigare · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · Neox · REGRANEX · Regranex · SIVEXTRO · SMARTVEST · SONICANCHOR · SURGX · Senza · SurgX · TAPESTRY · Tapestry · Trinity · VARIAX · Xperience · Zynrelef
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Foot surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital
PAOLI HOSPITAL
4.5 mi
4.5 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. Bernstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of PA peers, with 21 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. Bernstein experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bernstein performed 1,442 office visit, established patient (10-19 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. Bernstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bernstein received a total of $2,948 from 30 companies across 70 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. Bernstein's costs compare to other foot surgery podiatrists in Wayne?
Dr. Bernstein's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Bernstein) 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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