Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dharmesh Bhakta, D.P.M
Podiatrist · Arlington, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhakta performed 2,202 Medicare services across 762 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhakta received a total of $105,562 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in TX
$105,562 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,202
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for podiatrist
762
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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
40
Companies
157
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$96,250 (91.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,055 (4.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,536 (3.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$720 (0.7%)
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)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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 total 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? 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for podiatrist in TX.
Equivalent to $4,794 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON
2.9 mi
2.9 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bhakta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. 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. 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. Bhakta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhakta received a total of $105,562 from 40 companies across 157 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. 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 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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