Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jones Thomas, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Arlington, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
3600 MATLOCK RD STE 104, Arlington, TX 76015
8172004113
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1083270979 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. Thomas 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. Thomas

Dr. Jones Thomas is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Arlington, TX, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 1,186 Medicare services across 995 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thomas received a total of $18,377 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 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. Thomas 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in TX $18,377 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,186
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
995
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~198 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
Home visit, established patient, low complexity
A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes.
319 $48 $100
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.
237 $31 $75
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service.
153 $90 $155
Home visit, new patient, low complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service.
102 $49 $125
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.
70 $13 $43
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
63 $21 $55
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.
37 $69 $115
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
31 $15 $39
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.
29 $35 $55
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.
27 $94 $174
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.
26 $37 $60
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.
20 $81 $156
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.
20 $98 $168
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.
19 $120 $247
Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes.
18 $107 $280
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.
15 $78 $169
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 ↗
$18,377
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $3,063/year across 6 years
Top 12% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
21
Companies
112
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
$9,741 (53.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,636 (47.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,311
2023
$3,695
2022
$6,664
2021
$2,691
2020
$2,893
2019
$1,124

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC
$8,541
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,881
Stryker Corporation
$2,029
Pylant Medical
$1,403
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$904
ConvaTec Inc.
$568
Arthrex, Inc.
$486
Nevro Corp.
$281
Bone Support Inc.
$240
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$218
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$177
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$173
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$151
Organogenesis Inc.
$122
Paragon 28, Inc.
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$35
ACELL, INC.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASNIS · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AXSOS · Affinity · BIOFIX · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSTIE · Custom ExFix · FIBULINK · Flexitouch Plus · HOFFMANN · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · NA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · PROSTEP MICA · Pico 14 · Senza · TL-HEX · TrueLok · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · VARIAX · VENACURE 1470 PRO
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 (53%) 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.

Equivalent to $1,550 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
87
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Thomas is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers.

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. Thomas experienced with home visit, established patient, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thomas performed 319 home visit, established patient, low complexity 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. Thomas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thomas received a total of $18,377 from 21 companies across 112 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. Thomas's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Arlington?
Dr. Thomas's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Thomas) 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 →
About this page

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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →