Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Cerniglia, DPM
Podiatrist · Saginaw, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cerniglia
Dr. Matthew Cerniglia is a podiatrist in Saginaw, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cerniglia performed 4,420 Medicare services across 1,187 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cerniglia received a total of $9,869 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 245 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. Cerniglia 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$9,869 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,420
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for podiatrist
1,187
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,455 | $34 | $105 |
| Genetic analysis to identify organisms A laboratory test that uses genetic analysis and an amplified probe technique to identify specific organisms. |
1,257 | $34 | $105 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
366 | $69 | $210 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
241 | $34 | $105 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
155 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
137 | $33 | $127 |
| 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. |
137 | $67 | $222 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
120 | $80 | $358 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
119 | $26 | $91 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 89 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
82 | $97 | $357 |
| 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. |
69 | $81 | $302 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
58 | $182 | $722 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 28 | $51 | $219 |
| 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. |
21 | $32 | $136 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 19 | $76 | $450 |
| 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. |
18 | $70 | $321 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
17 | $41 | $157 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
16 | $32 | $143 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
16 | $27 | $95 |
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 ↗$9,869
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,410/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for podiatrist
60
Companies
245
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
$9,225 (93.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$644 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,481
2023
$1,248
2022
$1,049
2021
$1,838
2020
$412
2019
$2,403
2018
$1,437
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,823
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$999
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$759
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$671
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$618
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$594
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$589
Paragon 28, Inc.
$370
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$356
AXOGEN
$285
Misonix Inc
$253
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$182
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$167
Medtronic, Inc.
$165
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$154
ConvaTec Inc.
$131
Amgen Inc.
$129
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$113
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$89
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$89
MedShape, Inc.
$83
Pylant Medical
$82
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$78
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$69
Fusion Orthopedics, LLC.
$59
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$57
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$56
Bioventus LLC
$55
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$50
Medline Industries, Inc.
$47
Sandoz Inc.
$44
Cartiva, Inc.
$44
Next Science LLC
$41
Solventum Corporation
$38
Zyla Life Sciences
$36
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$30
Kerecis Limited
$29
Extremity Medical
$26
The Medicines Company
$25
NormaTec Industries, LP
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
ACELL, INC.
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$22
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$17
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$17
DJO, LLC
$16
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Aesculap, Inc.
$14
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOGRAFT · ANCHORAGE · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Apex 3D · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CROSSCHECK · Cartiva · CellerateRx · Checkpoint Stimulators · ClosureFast · DALVANCE · DYNASPLINT · ELAN 4 · EUCRISA · EVOS · EXPAREL · Extremities Instruments · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · GALAXY Fixation · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PL PRIME · HOFFMANN · Hammerlock · Horizant · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INSTRUMENTS-SURGICAL HEADLIGHTS · INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra · IntegraEndoscopic Gastro Release System · KERYDIN · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · KerraCel Ag · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LICART · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Lapiplasty System · Licart · M2 Multiplanar MiniRail · MAX LOCK · MICA · Miro3D · NA · NEUROMEND · NUZYRA · OCTRODE · ORBACTIV · ORTHOLOC · Orbactiv · PICO 7 · PROLAYER · PROSTEP · Pennig Dynamic Wrist Fixator · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · QUTENZA · RENASYS GO · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · STAR · STRAVIX · SUBFIX · SURGX · Santyl · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Sivextro · SonicOne · SpiralUP · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Stravix · TL-HEX · Tirosint · TrueLok · TrueLok Ring Fixation System · UNI CP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX · VenaSeal · Via · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XCaliber Articulated Ankle Fixator · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $223 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
38
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE
7.4 mi
7.4 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. Cerniglia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Cerniglia experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cerniglia performed 1,455 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Cerniglia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cerniglia received a total of $9,869 from 60 companies across 245 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. Cerniglia's costs compare to other podiatrists in Saginaw?
Dr. Cerniglia's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Cerniglia) 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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