Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, M.D.
Urology Physician · Canton, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ludwig
Dr. Wesley Ludwig is an urology physician in Canton, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ludwig performed 32,268 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ludwig received a total of $5,383 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 222 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. Ludwig 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in GA
$5,383 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗32,268
Medicare services
Top 2% in GA for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone undecanoate injection (Aveed) An injection of testosterone undecanoate, a form of testosterone hormone. This procedure involves administering the medication via injection. |
28,500 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
744 | $94 | $233 |
| 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. |
510 | $65 | $165 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
506 | $2 | $22 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 242 | $18 | $109 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
198 | $8 | $78 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
140 | $87 | $696 |
| 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. |
140 | $125 | $350 |
| 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. |
136 | $62 | $136 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
101 | $33 | $114 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
89 | $159 | $320 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
84 | $39 | $2,000 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
64 | $4 | $159 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
63 | $14 | $192 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
63 | $45 | $226 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
61 | $68 | $330 |
| 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. |
61 | $76 | $241 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
55 | $60 | $244 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
44 | $20 | $86 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
44 | $25 | $111 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
43 | $11 | $41 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $65 | $119 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
34 | $92 | $606 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
33 | $23 | $85 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
32 | $308 | $2,500 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
31 | $21 | $55 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
31 | $25 | $84 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
28 | $163 | $3,000 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
27 | $118 | $704 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
25 | $44 | $185 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
19 | $108 | $1,637 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $102 | $195 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
16 | $103 | $984 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
13 | $39 | $65 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
13 | $64 | $119 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
11 | $600 | $5,000 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
11 | $935 | $8,320 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
89.7% medium
10.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,383
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $769/year across 7 years
Top 43% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
222
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
$872
2023
$872
2022
$1,141
2021
$1,581
2020
$626
2019
$269
2018
$22
Payments by company (2024)
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$136
Teleflex LLC
$109
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Medtronic, Inc.
$75
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$37
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$34
Edap Technomed Inc
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
Tempus AI, Inc
$30
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$27
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$25
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Calyxo, Inc.
$23
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$831
Boston Scientific Corporation
$575
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$541
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$306
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$242
Axonics, Inc.
$191
PFIZER INC.
$173
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$164
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$155
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$138
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$127
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$126
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$117
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$101
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$97
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$86
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$85
Tolmar, Inc.
$79
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$78
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$76
Medtronic, Inc.
$75
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$59
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$57
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$55
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
Ambu Inc.
$42
Olympus America Inc.
$42
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$41
Coloplast Corp
$40
Photocure Inc
$39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Edap Technomed Inc
$33
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$33
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$30
Tempus AI, Inc
$30
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$23
Calyxo, Inc.
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$21
Mission Pharmacal Company
$20
Rochester Medical Corporation
$19
COLOPLAST CORP
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · CYSVIEW · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Echelon Flex · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · FOUNDATIONONE CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · GreenLight XPS · INTERSTIM · Isiris aStent Removal Device · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NanoKnife · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SPACEOAR VUE · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Seglentis · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · Thiola · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift System · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · iTIND System
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
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
65
County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
7.9 mi
7.9 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. Ludwig is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in GA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ludwig experienced with testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ludwig performed 28,500 testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed) 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. Ludwig receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ludwig received a total of $5,383 from 49 companies across 222 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. Ludwig's costs compare to other urology physicians in Canton?
Dr. Ludwig's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Ludwig) 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 →
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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.
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