Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sean Kennedy, DPM

Podiatrist · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1397 GEORGE DIETER DR STE A, El Paso, TX 79936
9155032020
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1538729314 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. Kennedy 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. Kennedy

Dr. Sean Kennedy is a podiatrist in El Paso, TX, with 6 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kennedy performed 460 Medicare services across 277 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kennedy received a total of $3,761 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Kennedy 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▲ 460 Medicare services$ $3,761 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
460
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in TX for podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
277
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~77 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)188$67$124
Foot X-ray, 3+ views88$25$54
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails76$32$76
New patient office visit (30-44 min)38$73$184
Betamethasone steroid injection34$5$21
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries18$55$175
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function18$83$175
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 ↗
$3,761
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $940/year across 4 years
Top 37% in TX for podiatrist
13
Companies
72
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
$3,761 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,194
2023
$2,233
2022
$197
2021
$138

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Paragon 28, Inc.
$1,370
Stryker Corporation
$951
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$687
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$340
restor3d, inc.
$129
Kerecis Limited
$120
Linvatec Corporation
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc.
$22
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$20
Bioventus LLC
$19
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ACTIV.A.C. iOn PROGRESS · ALLOMATRIX · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Additive Orthopedics · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · IN2BONES USA · INBONE · INFINITY · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Monkey Rings · NUZYRA · PICO · PROPHECY · Portfolio · QUTENZA · REGRANEX
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 $818 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
7.7 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. Kennedy 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. Kennedy experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kennedy performed 188 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kennedy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kennedy received a total of $3,761 from 13 companies across 72 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. Kennedy's costs compare to other podiatrists in El Paso?
Dr. Kennedy's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Kennedy) 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 →