Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Heidi Ritter, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ritter
Dr. Heidi Ritter is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in San Antonio, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ritter performed 5,857 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ritter received a total of $6,766 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ritter is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$6,766 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,857
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,908 | $34 | $53 |
| 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. |
1,165 | $63 | $300 |
| 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. |
795 | $34 | $53 |
| 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. |
574 | $31 | $250 |
| 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. |
480 | $68 | $105 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
202 | $1 | $20 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
159 | $34 | $53 |
| Fingernail or toenail biopsy A small sample of tissue is taken from a fingernail or toenail for laboratory examination. |
155 | $83 | $250 |
| 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. |
150 | $72 | $450 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 40 | $113 | $905 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
33 | $34 | $250 |
| 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. |
32 | $74 | $275 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $43 | $300 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 25 | $47 | $150 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $33 | $200 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
21 | $40 | $150 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
21 | $53 | $180 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
18 | $19 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $78 | $350 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
12 | $52 | $125 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,766
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $967/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
231
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$795
2023
$537
2022
$975
2021
$297
2020
$193
2019
$652
2018
$3,317
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$409
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$105
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
ABBVIE INC.
$61
Amgen Inc.
$55
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$23
Kerecis Limited
$22
Bioventus LLC
$21
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$1,907
Stryker Corporation
$1,052
Medinc of Texas
$1,004
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$536
Organogenesis Inc.
$393
Bioventus LLC
$325
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$162
ABBVIE INC.
$147
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$133
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$126
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$105
Kerecis Limited
$94
Arthrex, Inc.
$88
Nevro Corp.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$36
Mission Medical Distribution, LLC
$34
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$31
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
BSN Medical Inc
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$19
Davol Inc.
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$18
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$16
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
Medline Industries, Inc.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$13
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$11
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
73
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ritter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ritter experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ritter performed 1,908 infectious disease dna/rna test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ritter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ritter received a total of $6,766 from 35 companies across 231 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ritter's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in San Antonio?
Dr. Ritter's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Ritter) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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