Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Ransom, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · New Braunfels, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
1524 N WALNUT AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130
8306251642
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1780797282 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ransom

Dr. John Ransom is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in New Braunfels, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ransom performed 2,709 Medicare services across 1,683 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ransom received a total of $45,128 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 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 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. Ransom 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 9% volume in TX$ $45,128 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,709
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,683
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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)887$59$135
X-ray of foot, 2 views495$19$110
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)338$0$4
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes153$44$154
Foot X-ray, 3+ views115$23$125
Injection into tendon or ligament110$37$146
New patient office visit (30-44 min)103$67$205
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot79$10$45
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)75$82$183
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint62$39$166
Correction of toe joint deformity55$171$1,056
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail50$98$354
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint33$37$156
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views31$25$115
Removal of surface implant from bone28$65$85
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle27$37$166
Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe26$192$1,055
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve19$32$155
Fusion of big toe at joint with foot12$372$1,757
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail11$72$206
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.
0.4% high complexity
21.7% medium
77.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$45,128
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,447/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
14
Companies
56
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
$43,399 (96.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,729 (3.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$155
2023
$563
2022
$567
2021
$3,310
2020
$9,964
2019
$14,601
2018
$15,967

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$43,461
Stryker Corporation
$527
Linvatec Corporation
$336
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$158
Surmodics, Inc.
$147
Fusion Orthopedics, LLC.
$113
In2Bones USA, LLC
$109
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$99
MedShape, Inc.
$55
Baudax Bio Inc.
$41
OSSIO INC
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Organogenesis Inc.
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ANJESO · ASNIS · Arsenal · Baxdela · COLINK 2 · COLINK AFX · CoLag · DynaNail Helix · EXPAREL · Exparel · Gridlock Ankle · IBS · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Left · MIB · Minimally Invasive Bunion Plate · Puraply · QUANTUM · Sniper Staple · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Tiger Cannulated Screw · Tiger Cannulated Screws · Trilliant Arsenal Plating System · Two Step · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VARIAX · Washer
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 5% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in TX.

Equivalent to $1,666 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$93,776
Nearest hospital
RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
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. Ransom is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 5%), 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. Ransom experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ransom performed 887 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. Ransom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ransom received a total of $45,128 from 14 companies across 56 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. Ransom's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in New Braunfels?
Dr. Ransom's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Ransom) 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 →