Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ming-Wei Wu, D.O.
Surgery · Pomona, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Wu 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. Wu
Dr. Ming-Wei Wu is a surgery specialist in Pomona, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wu performed 15,134 Medicare services across 2,490 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wu received a total of $36,936 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wu 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$36,936 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,134
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for surgery
2,490
Unique beneficiaries
$509
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
4,709 | $59 | $165 |
| Amniowrap, per square centimeter Application of a biologic membrane wrap to a wound surface, measured by area. |
2,677 | $991 | $1,264 |
| Membrane graft or wrap, per square centimeter Application of a membrane graft or wrap to a surgical site, measured by each square centimeter of area covered. |
2,546 | $1,097 | $1,399 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
1,241 | $63 | $201 |
| Amniotic membrane graft, per square centimeter Application of a processed amniotic membrane graft to a wound or tissue surface. The graft is measured and billed based on the area covered in square centimeters. |
908 | $743 | $950 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
574 | $136 | $376 |
| Xwrap, per square centimeter | 298 | $1,098 | $1,400 |
| Dual layer impax membrane, per square centimeter A medical supply item consisting of a dual-layer impax membrane, billed based on the surface area used. |
270 | $1,058 | $1,350 |
| 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. |
250 | $114 | $314 |
| Autologous skin graft, per square centimeter A procedure where healthy skin is harvested from the patient's own body and prepared for transplantation to another area. |
248 | $681 | $1,200 |
| Home visit, new patient, low complexity A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
240 | $64 | $186 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
197 | $32 | $105 |
| Amnioamp-mp, per square centimeter | 176 | $1,294 | $1,650 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
171 | $197 | $565 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 129 | $65 | $215 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
111 | $105 | $309 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
98 | $62 | $173 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
76 | $134 | $388 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
48 | $37 | $132 |
| Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure. |
37 | $61 | $178 |
| Skin substitute graft, additional 25 sq cm Application of a skin substitute graft to an additional 25 square centimeters of a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
35 | $22 | $61 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
32 | $110 | $310 |
| 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. |
18 | $39 | $107 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
17 | $85 | $218 |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | 16 | $200 | $561 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
12 | $178 | $753 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
99.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,936
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,277/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
182
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$32,000 (86.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,936 (13.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$365
2023
$820
2022
$33,240
2021
$636
2020
$409
2019
$1,088
2018
$378
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$172
RedDress USA, Inc.
$70
Solventum Corporation
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 81.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$32,000
Kerecis Limited
$1,575
KCI USA, Inc
$772
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$762
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$439
KCI USA, Inc.
$204
Organogenesis Inc.
$200
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$161
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Novo Nordisk Inc
$108
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$103
RedDress USA, Inc.
$70
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$57
Solventum Corporation
$55
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$48
MannKind Corporation
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Misonix Inc
$30
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$12
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$9
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AFREZZA · Apligraf · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KERRACONTACT AG (EU) · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · Kerendia · Kimyrsa · Miro3D · NEXLETOL · NUZYRA · Orbactiv · Otezla · Ozempic · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGRANEX · Rezzayo · SNAP · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Santyl · TEFLARO · V.A.C. VERAFLO · VAC VERAFLO · VIBATIV · Zetuvit Plus
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
488
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Wu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Wu experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wu performed 4,709 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Wu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wu received a total of $36,936 from 27 companies across 182 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. Wu's costs compare to other surgerists in Pomona?
Dr. Wu's average Medicare payment per service is $509. 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. Wu) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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