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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Adams, DPM

Podiatrist · Granbury, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
1008 PALUXY RD, Granbury, TX 76048
8175737178
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1790730752 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. Adams 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. Adams

Dr. Richard Adams is a podiatrist in Granbury, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adams performed 1,483 Medicare services across 848 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $130,289 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 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. Adams 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in TX$ $130,289 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,483
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for podiatrist
848
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~78 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)542$60$100
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)191$1$6
X-ray of foot, 2 views126$20$43
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)115$36$75
New patient office visit (30-44 min)96$68$165
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint95$39$89
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)71$88$145
Betamethasone steroid injection70$5$9
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement52$40$195
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve45$37$128
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle41$37$85
Foot X-ray, 3+ views15$25$43
Strapping, unna boot13$44$65
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$116$188
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 ↗
$130,289
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,613/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for podiatrist
28
Companies
92
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 (73.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,953 (16.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,849 (9.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,237 (0.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$40,852
2023
$58,186
2022
$3,869
2021
$17,439
2020
$1,008
2019
$7,194
2018
$1,742

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Fuse Medical, Inc.
$96,250
International Life Sciences
$13,750
4WEB, Inc.
$5,364
F&A Foundation, LLC
$4,296
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$3,399
Biogennix, LLC
$3,311
CPM Medical Consultants, LLC
$1,426
Vilex in Tennessee, Inc.
$1,239
Stryker Corporation
$231
4WEB, INC.
$146
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$126
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$104
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$97
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$94
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$68
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$47
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$42
Bioventus LLC
$35
ConvaTec Inc.
$35
Nevro Corp.
$27
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Maruho Medical, Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$14
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Agilon · Agilon Surgical Matrix · Arsenal · CITREFIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · DUEXIS · DirectCell with Agilon Moldable · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXBAND · FUSEFIX · Fuse ULTRA Foot plating System · Fuse Ultra Foot Plating System · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Internal Fixation · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Lapidus Plate · Lapiplasty System · NUZYRA · OSTEOTOMY TRUSS SYSTEM · Orbitum Staple System · PROCLAIM · Physio-Stim · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · Santyl · Senza · Stravix · Suture Anchors
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 2% for podiatrist in TX.

Equivalent to $8,785 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$86,802
Nearest hospital
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Adams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 2%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Adams experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adams performed 542 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. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $130,289 from 28 companies across 92 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. Adams's costs compare to other podiatrists in Granbury?
Dr. Adams's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Adams) 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 →