Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Barber, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Denton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2210 SAN JACINTO BLVD STE 5, Denton, TX 76205
9405661919
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1003309832 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. Barber 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. Barber

Dr. David Barber is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Denton, TX, with 7 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barber performed 1,420 Medicare services across 821 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barber received a total of $1,251 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle 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. Barber 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.

✓ 7 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in TX$ $1,251 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,420
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
821
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~203 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails279$32$50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)262$56$98
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4251$56$100
Therapy procedure using ultrasound183$331$508
X-ray of foot, 2 views99$19$42
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries92$96$200
New patient office visit (30-44 min)88$66$150
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth41$55$75
New patient office visit (45-59 min)37$106$176
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails36$25$40
Biopsy of fingernail or toenail26$89$150
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)26$40$75
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 ↗
$1,251
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $179/year across 7 years
Bottom 25% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
21
Companies
48
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
$1,251 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$350
2023
$282
2022
$133
2021
$323
2020
$29
2019
$94
2018
$39

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salvin Dental Specialties, Inc.
$241
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$166
Nevro Corp.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$85
Stryker Corporation
$80
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$76
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$72
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$50
Medline Industries, Inc.
$47
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$47
Tenex Health Inc.
$38
Organogenesis Inc.
$29
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$26
Ossur Americas, Inc.
$25
Solventum Corporation
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$15
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Next Science LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 40.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · Foot and Ankle · GRAFIX PL · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · IntegraEndoscopic Gastro Release System · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NA · NUZYRA · Omnia · Opticell Ag Gelling Fiber with Silver · Opticell Ag+ Gelling Fiber with Silver · Puraply · Qutenza · SURGX · Senza · XARELTO · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $88 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
2.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Barber is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Barber experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barber performed 279 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 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. Barber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barber received a total of $1,251 from 21 companies across 48 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. Barber's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Denton?
Dr. Barber's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Barber) 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 →