Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Ward, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Ward
Dr. Matthew Ward is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Marietta, GA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ward performed 4,647 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ward received a total of $2,227 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 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. Ward 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.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in GA
$2,227 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,647
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
795 | $20 | $80 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 760 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
543 | $66 | $151 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
508 | $26 | $80 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
485 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
307 | $26 | $95 |
| Electrical medication application, per 15 min This procedure involves applying medication to the body using electrical current. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
297 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
224 | $33 | $95 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
125 | $22 | $70 |
| 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. |
106 | $97 | $299 |
| 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. |
58 | $72 | $297 |
| 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. |
58 | $103 | $300 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 48 | $112 | $478 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
48 | $93 | $300 |
| 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. |
42 | $126 | $210 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
40 | $42 | $170 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 30 | $78 | $160 |
| 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. |
26 | $55 | $110 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
21 | $85 | $264 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
21 | $36 | $100 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance. |
17 | $262 | $1,906 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
16 | $23 | $85 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 16 | $61 | $135 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
14 | $31 | $267 |
| Toe tendon repair Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the toe to restore function and stability. |
14 | $189 | $386 |
| Removal of toe bone cyst or growth Surgical removal of a cyst or growth from a toe bone. |
14 | $167 | $1,486 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
14 | $41 | $400 |
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 ↗$2,227
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $318/year across 7 years
Top 49% in GA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
85
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
$269
2023
$719
2022
$339
2021
$248
2020
$170
2019
$380
2018
$101
Payments by company (2024)
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$168
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 81.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$399
Stryker Corporation
$245
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$168
Organogenesis Inc.
$148
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$132
Bioventus LLC
$110
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$97
PolyNovo North America LLC
$89
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$89
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$62
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$48
Kerecis Limited
$48
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$40
Osteomed LLC
$39
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$39
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$39
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$38
ZIMVIE INC.
$37
Novum Pharma, LLC
$34
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Paragon 28, Inc.
$29
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Nevro Corp.
$23
KCI USA, Inc.
$21
Egalet US Inc
$19
Metric Medical Devices, Inc.
$18
Biocomposites Inc
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$16
Next Science LLC
$14
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$14
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ACELL, INC.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Alcortin A · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · BlastX · DUEXIS · Dynasplint · EBI Bone Healing System · EXPAREL · EXT-ExtremiFix Midsize/Large · EXT-ExtremiLock Ankle · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · FIXOS · HAMMERLOCK · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LUZU · MIRODERM · MOTOBAND · NUZYRA · PENNSAID · PICO · PROPHECY · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · SIVEXTRO · SNAP · SPRIX · Senza · Stimulan · Stravix · SuperScaffold · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX · VENASEAL
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Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
75
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 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. Ward is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ward experienced with neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ward performed 795 neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min 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. Ward receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ward received a total of $2,227 from 37 companies across 85 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. Ward's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Marietta?
Dr. Ward's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Ward) 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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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.
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