Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Edward Wladis, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Slingerlands, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1220 NEW SCOTLAND RD, Slingerlands, NY 12159
5185336540
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1417992611 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. Wladis 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. Wladis

Dr. Edward Wladis is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Slingerlands, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wladis performed 3,720 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wladis received a total of $159,707 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 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. Wladis 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 31% volume in NY $159,707 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,720
Medicare services
Top 31% in NY for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
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
Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit
An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit.
2,760 $4 $10
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.
259 $118 $250
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
237 $60 $175
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
89 $17 $90
Upper eyelid tendon repair
Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure.
57 $644 $3,789
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
48 $108 $381
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 44 $611 $3,510
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
42 $244 $2,558
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
34 $439 $1,590
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
29 $212 $484
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
27 $82 $210
Eyelid biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination.
19 $129 $310
Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
18 $354 $1,832
Exploration of cavity behind eye
A surgical procedure to examine the space located behind the eyeball.
17 $837 $2,112
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
15 $111 $507
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.
14 $89 $225
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.
11 $133 $375
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 ↗
$159,707
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,815/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NY for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
172
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
$31,459
2023
$21,639
2022
$48,330
2021
$34,718
2020
$23,351
2019
$30
2018
$181

Payments by company (2024)

Amgen Inc.
$31,265
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$139
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$126,293
Amgen Inc.
$31,265
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,262
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$279
Mallinckrodt LLC
$141
Allergan, Inc.
$120
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$100
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$81
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$77
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Stryker Corporation
$18
KLS-Martin L.P.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · DURYSTA · MATRIXMIDFACE · MEDPOR TITAN · TEPEZZA · TRUMATCH · XDEMVY · XIPERE · Xeomin
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
$83,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
3.9 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. Wladis is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Wladis experienced with botox injection (xeomin), per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wladis performed 2,760 botox injection (xeomin), per unit 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. Wladis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wladis received a total of $159,707 from 12 companies across 172 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. Wladis's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Slingerlands?
Dr. Wladis's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Wladis) 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.

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 →