Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joel Robinson, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sulphur Springs, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
119 MEDICAL CIR, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
9038852754
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1801317243 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. Robinson 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. Robinson

Dr. Joel Robinson is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Sulphur Springs, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robinson performed 346 Medicare services across 245 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,363 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 128 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. Robinson 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ 346 Medicare services $5,363 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
346
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
245
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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) 137 $63 $155
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 61 $69 $275
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 41 $33 $85
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 23 $25 $75
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail 21 $67 $185
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 21 $97 $275
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 21 $169 $425
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 21 $143 $350
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 ↗
$5,363
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $766/year across 7 years
Top 36% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
25
Companies
128
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
$4,899 (91.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$464 (8.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,722
2023
$574
2022
$65
2021
$19
2020
$729
2019
$1,732
2018
$523

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,336
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$540
Pylant Medical
$510
Organogenesis Inc.
$461
Stryker Corporation
$364
NuVasive, Inc.
$284
Bioventus LLC
$108
AXOGEN
$100
ACELL, INC.
$98
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$86
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$67
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$44
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$41
LifeNet Health
$37
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$33
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$23
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Cook Medical LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ACTISHIELD · AFFINITY · ALIF · ANCHORAGE · Apligraf · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BENLYSTA · BIOSKIN · Biomet SpinalPak · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Bone Healing Product Portfolio · Cook Medical CBDE · EBI Bone Healing System · Enbrel · Exogen · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · GrafixPL · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Integra · IntegraEndoscopic Gastro Release System · JUBLIA · MOTOBAND · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PROSTEP MICA · Physio-Stim · PuraPly AM · Puraply · Q-FIX · QUTENZA · S · SIMPONI ARIA · STRAVIX · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Stravix · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · XLIF
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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,550 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$64,725
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS
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. Robinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Robinson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robinson performed 137 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. Robinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robinson received a total of $5,363 from 25 companies across 128 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. Robinson's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Sulphur Springs?
Dr. Robinson'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. Robinson) 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 →