Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Ellsworth, DPM
Podiatrist · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Ellsworth
Dr. Ryan Ellsworth is a podiatrist in Atlanta, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellsworth performed 11,235 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellsworth received a total of $2,876 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 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. Ellsworth 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$2,876 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,235
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$811
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xwrap, per square centimeter | 3,730 | $1,077 | $1,380 |
| Amnioamp-mp, per square centimeter | 2,678 | $1,204 | $1,548 |
| Dermacyte amniotic membrane allograft, per square centimeter Application of a donor amniotic membrane graft to the skin, measured by each square centimeter of tissue used. |
1,665 | $803 | $1,079 |
| Celera dual layer membrane, per square centimeter A surgical membrane used to cover or protect tissue during a procedure. The code measures the amount of material used by the square centimeter. |
470 | $782 | $997 |
| 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. |
361 | $67 | $127 |
| 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. |
279 | $113 | $447 |
| 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 | $54 | $250 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
224 | $25 | $85 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
193 | $37 | $106 |
| 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. |
183 | $120 | $225 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
154 | $42 | $97 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
152 | $32 | $141 |
| 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. |
129 | $55 | $127 |
| 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. |
126 | $90 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
106 | $88 | $375 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
105 | $17 | $65 |
| 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. |
88 | $33 | $159 |
| 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. |
66 | $31 | $129 |
| 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. |
64 | $75 | $186 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
60 | $39 | $148 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $102 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
51 | $61 | $242 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
24 | $91 | $315 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
17 | $48 | $140 |
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 ↗$2,876
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $411/year across 7 years
Top 31% in GA for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
51
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
$105
2023
$124
2022
$14
2021
$226
2020
$928
2019
$1,131
2018
$348
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$47
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Solventum Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
$1,094
Stryker Corporation
$958
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$181
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$143
Organogenesis Inc.
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$36
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$29
Paragon 28, Inc.
$27
Triad Life Sciences Inc.
$26
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$26
Nevro Corp.
$23
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$22
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Solventum Corporation
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · AQUACEL AG · ASNIS · Apligraf · BIOMEDICUS · CAVILON ADVANCED SKIN PROTECTANT · CORE SHAVER SYSTEM · ClosureFast · DALVANCE · DR. COMFORT Diabetic Shoes and Inserts · EASY CLIP · GRAFIX · GRAVITY · HOFFMANN · InnovaMatrix AC · KRYSTEXXA · Lapidus Nail · Lapiplasty System · MINI PLATING SYSTEM MPS · MINIRAIL · PROTOE · QUTENZA · SPRIX · STAR · Senza · Tactoset · VARIAX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
85
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SO CRESCENT BEH HLTH SYS - ANCHOR HOSPITAL CAMPUS
5.9 mi
5.9 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. Ellsworth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA), with 16 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. Ellsworth experienced with xwrap, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellsworth performed 3,730 xwrap, per square centimeter 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. Ellsworth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellsworth received a total of $2,876 from 21 companies across 51 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. Ellsworth's costs compare to other podiatrists in Atlanta?
Dr. Ellsworth's average Medicare payment per service is $811. 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. Ellsworth) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
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About this page
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.
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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