Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Farber, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Farber 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. Farber
Dr. Robert Farber is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in San Antonio, TX, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farber performed 2,309 Medicare services across 1,356 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farber received a total of $30,284 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 606 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Farber is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $30,284 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,309
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,356
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 636 | $61 | $109 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 318 | $24 | $47 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) | 192 | $0 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | 192 | $1 | $10 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 112 | $66 | $158 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 82 | $88 | $159 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month | 79 | $37 | $73 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails | 65 | $31 | $85 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 65 | $106 | $300 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 64 | $89 | $178 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | 61 | $58 | $113 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | 51 | $35 | $86 |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | 41 | $13 | $35 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 36 | $36 | $72 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | 34 | $37 | $87 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 32 | $107 | $241 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 30 | $38 | $66 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 27 | $74 | $129 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 24 | $23 | $49 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 | 23 | $58 | $98 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 22 | $38 | $84 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 21 | $55 | $129 |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 20 | $30 | $62 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | 17 | $54 | $93 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 17 | $94 | $203 |
| Repair of toe tendon | 13 | $158 | $500 |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail | 12 | $90 | $179 |
| Placement of strapping to toes | 12 | $13 | $29 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 11 | $68 | $193 |
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 ↗$30,284
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,326/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
65
Companies
606
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
$24,172 (79.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,112 (20.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$3,133
2023$2,564
2022$6,503
2021$4,060
2020$3,123
2019$5,375
2018$5,526
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$7,094
Medinc of Texas
$3,988
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,262
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$3,058
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,185
Vilex LLC
$1,430
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$850
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$841
Kerecis Limited
$828
Mission Medical Distribution, LLC
$817
Nevro Corp.
$752
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$426
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$420
Organogenesis Inc.
$399
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$379
Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc.
$325
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$295
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$200
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$192
Bioventus LLC
$171
ACUMED LLC
$141
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$139
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Ortho Solutions Inc
$135
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$125
KCI USA, Inc
$122
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$115
Bone Support Inc.
$99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Vaporox, Inc.
$87
KCI USA, Inc.
$66
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$63
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$63
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$58
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$54
Medartis Inc.
$52
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$51
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$47
Journey Medical Corporation
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Zyla Life Sciences
$40
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$34
Amgen Inc.
$31
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$30
Osteomed LLC
$29
Misonix Inc
$29
ConvaTec Inc.
$28
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
Paragon 28, Inc.
$26
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$23
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$20
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Sandoz Inc.
$19
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$18
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$16
Orpyx Medical Technologies US Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in TX.
Equivalent to $1,312 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
WESTOVER HILLS BAPTIST HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Farber is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%).
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. Farber experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farber performed 636 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. Farber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farber received a total of $30,284 from 65 companies across 606 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. Farber's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in San Antonio?
Dr. Farber'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. Farber) 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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