Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dharmesh Bhakta, D.P.M
Podiatrist · Arlington, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhakta
Dr. Dharmesh Bhakta is a podiatrist in Arlington, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhakta performed 2,202 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhakta received a total of $105,562 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhakta 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$105,562 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,202
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
396 | $21 | $60 |
| 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. |
315 | $26 | $69 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 271 | $17 | $56 |
| 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. |
257 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
197 | $67 | $183 |
| 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. |
182 | $33 | $90 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
126 | $68 | $220 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
69 | $22 | $56 |
| 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. |
57 | $80 | $224 |
| 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. |
45 | $137 | $362 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
41 | $151 | $1,095 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
28 | $97 | $266 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $16 | $46 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
27 | $101 | $267 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 26 | $78 | $203 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
25 | $10 | $29 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
19 | $42 | $112 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
19 | $236 | $1,240 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $190 | $516 |
| Partial removal of foot bone to straighten toe A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of a foot bone, excluding the big toe, to correct toe alignment. |
16 | $208 | $1,167 |
| 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. |
14 | $31 | $114 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
14 | $0 | $5 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
13 | $149 | $397 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$105,562
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,080/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
157
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$41,767
2023
$58,434
2022
$435
2021
$201
2020
$219
2019
$3,565
2018
$940
Payments by company (2024)
Fuse Medical, Inc.
$40,000
Bone Support Inc.
$732
Biogennix, LLC
$720
Stryker Corporation
$212
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$44
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Fuse Medical, Inc.
$96,250
Biogennix, LLC
$2,213
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$2,077
Stryker Corporation
$1,014
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$936
Bone Support Inc.
$732
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$397
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$320
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$277
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$273
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$94
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$71
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$67
Nevro Corp.
$66
Linvatec Corporation
$59
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$51
Misonix Inc
$46
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$38
AXOGEN
$38
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$21
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$21
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Maruho Medical, Inc.
$18
Zyla Life Sciences
$17
Novum Pharma, LLC
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Baudax Bio Inc.
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$14
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$10
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 95.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
4.5 and 5.5mm Knotless Anchor · ACTISHIELD · ALLOPURE · ANCHORAGE · ANJESO · AUGMATRIX · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Agilon · Agilon Surgical Matrix · Alcortin A · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · DUEXIS · EXPAREL · EXTERNAL FIXATION · FASENRA · FLEXITOUCH · FUSEFORCE · Foot and Ankle · Footprint Ultra PK. SL · Fuse ULTRA Foot plating System · Fuse Ultra Foot Plating System · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · HOFFMANN · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · IN.PACT Admiral · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · LINVATEC EXTREMITIES · Miro3D · NUZYRA · OCTRODE · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · OSTEOSET · Orbactiv · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PROCLAIM · PROPHECY · PROSTEP MICA · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Puraply Antimicrobial · RAYOS · SALVATION · SEGLENTIS · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · SWANSON · Santyl · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SonicOne · Suture Anchors · T2 · Tirosint · TurboHawk · VALOR · VARIAX · VIBATIV · VIMOVO · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
85
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON
2.9 mi
2.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Bhakta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), 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. Bhakta experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhakta performed 396 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Bhakta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhakta received a total of $105,562 from 40 companies across 157 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Bhakta's costs compare to other podiatrists in Arlington?
Dr. Bhakta's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Bhakta) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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