Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Babak Baharloo
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Baharloo 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. Baharloo
Dr. Babak Baharloo is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Houston, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baharloo performed 50,988 Medicare services across 2,036 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baharloo received a total of $10,157 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 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. Baharloo 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$10,157 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗50,988
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,036
Unique beneficiaries
$359
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalbavancin injection, 5 mg An injection of the antibiotic dalbavancin, administered in a 5 mg dose. |
18,605 | $12 | $71 |
| Amniocore, per square centimeter | 6,611 | $229 | $296 |
| Amniotic membrane graft, per square centimeter Application of a processed amniotic membrane graft to a wound or tissue surface. The graft is measured and billed based on the area covered in square centimeters. |
4,849 | $485 | $647 |
| Carepatch application, per square centimeter Application of a therapeutic patch to the skin, measured by area in square centimeters. |
4,515 | $991 | $1,278 |
| Membrane graft or wrap, per square centimeter Application of a membrane graft or wrap to a surgical site, measured by each square centimeter of area covered. |
4,372 | $1,163 | $1,484 |
| 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. |
2,079 | $68 | $257 |
| Xcellerate, per square centimeter A procedure involving the application of Xcellerate to a specific area measured in square centimeters. |
1,878 | $634 | $967 |
| Dermacyte amniotic membrane allograft, per square centimeter Application of a donor amniotic membrane graft to the skin, measured by each square centimeter of tissue used. |
1,503 | $809 | $1,032 |
| Derm-maxx per square centimeter Application of Derm-maxx, a skin substitute, measured per square centimeter of treated area. |
1,030 | $1,505 | $1,950 |
| Cogenex amniotic membrane, per square centimeter This code represents the application of Cogenex, a processed amniotic membrane product, measured by each square centimeter used during a procedure. |
960 | $196 | $500 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
922 | $42 | $297 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
638 | $121 | $453 |
| 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. |
609 | $33 | $127 |
| 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. |
402 | $81 | $369 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
332 | $82 | $330 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
230 | $41 | $161 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
219 | $116 | $442 |
| Adult fiberglass long leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast extending from the thigh to the foot for an adult patient. |
210 | $71 | $181 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
170 | $301 | $1,122 |
| 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. |
157 | $48 | $237 |
| 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. |
139 | $81 | $318 |
| Application of walking cast covering foot, ankle, and lower leg A walking cast is applied to the foot, ankle, and lower leg to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for limited weight-bearing movement. |
134 | $55 | $376 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
71 | $49 | $150 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
68 | $10 | $36 |
| Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less. |
57 | $262 | $980 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
52 | $83 | $352 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
51 | $5 | $40 |
| 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. |
25 | $23 | $85 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
24 | $42 | $178 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
21 | $30 | $113 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
21 | $30 | $179 |
| Skin substitute graft, additional 25 sq cm Application of a skin substitute graft to an additional 25 square centimeters of a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
18 | $18 | $69 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
16 | $25 | $93 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
36.8% medium
63.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,157
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,451/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
17
Companies
71
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
$6,405 (63.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,752 (36.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16
2023
$127
2022
$1,455
2021
$4,049
2020
$185
2019
$1,732
2018
$2,593
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$3,818
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,552
STEELHEAD SURGICAL INC
$1,200
Steelhead Surgical Inc
$968
Kerecis Limited
$800
Stryker Corporation
$288
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$163
PolarityTE, Inc.
$96
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$89
Allergan Inc.
$54
AbbVie Inc.
$48
BioWound Solutions, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
TEI Medical Inc.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$12
Amgen Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCULIF · AQUACEL AG+ · AVYCAZ · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · CADENCE ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM · DALVANCE · EVENITY · GRAFIX · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · Grafix PRIME · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · OMNIGRAFT · PICO · PRIMATRIX · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SIVEXTRO · STAR · SkinTE · Stravix · bio-ConneKt
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $20 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
97
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 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. Baharloo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with 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. Baharloo experienced with dalbavancin injection, 5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baharloo performed 18,605 dalbavancin injection, 5 mg 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. Baharloo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baharloo received a total of $10,157 from 17 companies across 71 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. Baharloo's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Houston?
Dr. Baharloo's average Medicare payment per service is $359. 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. Baharloo) 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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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.
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