Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Ellenbogen, DPM

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
10035 PARK CEDAR DR STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28210
7044429011
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1831222090 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. Ellenbogen 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. Ellenbogen

Dr. David Ellenbogen is a primary podiatric medicine podiatrist in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellenbogen performed 752 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellenbogen received a total of $13,168 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 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. Ellenbogen 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 of NPI registration ▲ 752 Medicare services $13,168 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
752
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in NC for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$124
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
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site
This procedure uses fluorescence imaging technology to detect bacteria within a wound at the first anatomical site examined.
146 $116 $300
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.
125 $153 $434
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.
95 $26 $65
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.
81 $89 $250
Therapy procedure using ultrasound
A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description.
70 $329 $1,000
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.
59 $65 $165
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.
52 $95 $250
Partial removal of foot or heel bone
Surgical removal of a portion of a bone in the foot or heel. This procedure involves cutting away part of the affected bone structure.
34 $233 $1,100
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.
26 $38 $300
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
24 $132 $375
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.
21 $40 $110
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.
19 $126 $325
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 ↗
$13,168
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,881/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for primary podiatric medicine podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
95
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
$7,344
2023
$2,387
2022
$547
2021
$60
2020
$308
2019
$1,955
2018
$567

Payments by company (2024)

Kerecis Limited
$6,660
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$167
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$103
Stryker Corporation
$92
PolyNovo North America LLC
$82
Next Science LLC
$68
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$65
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$26
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$23
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kerecis Limited
$8,467
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,507
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$883
Stryker Corporation
$347
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$336
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$193
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$167
Vaporox, Inc.
$151
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$127
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$124
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$122
PolyNovo North America LLC
$82
Next Science LLC
$73
Organogenesis Inc.
$73
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$71
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$69
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$38
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$26
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$26
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$25
PolarityTE, Inc.
$25
Radius Health, Inc.
$24
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$20
ACELL, INC.
$19
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Nevro Corp.
$16
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$15
Curonix LLC
$14
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASNIS · AdiPrep Adipose Concentration System · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CellerateRx · ConvaMax · EASYFUSE · Foot & Ankle · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HOFFMANN · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · Miro3D · NA · NOVOSORB BTM · NUZYRA · NuCel · NuShield · OASIS MICRO · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PICO · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · QUTENZA · Qutenza · REGRANEX · RENASYS Touch · SALVATION · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Senza · SkinTE · Stravix · SurgX · T2 · Topical wound oxygen · Tymlos · V.A.C. DERMATAC · VHT-200 Wound Treatment System · Versajet · Xperience · ZYNRELEF · Zetuvit Plus
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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
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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. Ellenbogen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Ellenbogen experienced with fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellenbogen performed 146 fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site 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. Ellenbogen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellenbogen received a total of $13,168 from 35 companies across 95 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. Ellenbogen's costs compare to other primary podiatric medicine podiatrists in Charlotte?
Dr. Ellenbogen's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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. Ellenbogen) 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →