Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Zgonis, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
7726 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2105753327
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1003822750 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Zgonis 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. Zgonis

Dr. Thomas Zgonis is a podiatrist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zgonis performed 391 Medicare services across 205 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zgonis received a total of $93,858 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zgonis 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 ▲ 391 Medicare services $93,858 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
391
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in TX for podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
205
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~21 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) 104 $49 $125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 78 $76 $192
Application of short leg splint from calf to foot 69 $38 $123
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 59 $44 $120
Partial removal of foot or heel bone 30 $265 $1,254
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 26 $117 $311
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 14 $24 $64
Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less 11 $20 $70
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 ↗
$93,858
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,408/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for podiatrist
9
Companies
89
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$49,950 (53.2%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$43,063 (45.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$845 (0.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23,438
2023
$446
2022
$11,707
2021
$14,952
2020
$4,713
2019
$17,273
2018
$21,328

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$50,502
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$21,761
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$21,302
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$150
Stryker Corporation
$63
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$31
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$26
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$17
Kerecis Limited
$6
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · PROLAYER · Pennig Minifixator · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · STIMULAN · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · Tiger Cannulated Screws · TrueLok · VLP MINI MOD · VLP Mini-MOD
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 →

The majority of payments (53%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for podiatrist in TX.

Equivalent to $24,005 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Zgonis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, with 19 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. Zgonis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zgonis performed 104 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. Zgonis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zgonis received a total of $93,858 from 9 companies across 89 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. Zgonis's costs compare to other podiatrists in San Antonio?
Dr. Zgonis's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Zgonis) 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.

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 →