Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Ashdown, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Warren, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8345 E MARKET ST, Warren, OH 44484
3308562915
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1972582922 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. Ashdown 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. Ashdown

Dr. Thomas Ashdown is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Warren, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ashdown performed 1,146 Medicare services across 371 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ashdown received a total of $1,763 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ashdown 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 in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in OH $1,763 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,146
Medicare services
Top 41% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
371
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~57 Medicare services per year of practice

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
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.
586 $38 $65
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
269 $5 $9
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
74 $36 $85
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.
63 $59 $108
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.
59 $73 $132
Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot.
52 $43 $93
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 32 $61 $138
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.
11 $124 $197
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $252/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in OH for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
14
Companies
28
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,721 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$42 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$305
2023
$185
2022
$82
2021
$263
2020
$118
2019
$544
2018
$266

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$242
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$63
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$242
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$215
Organogenesis Inc.
$201
Kerecis Limited
$187
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$149
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$140
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$137
KCI USA, Inc
$130
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$127
PFIZER INC.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
$42
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$22
Novum Pharma, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alcortin A · Apligraf · EBI Bone Healing System · EUCRISA · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Integra · JANUVIA · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · PICO · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RENASYS GO · SILVERCEL · SNAP · STRAVIX · Stravix · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
16.9
County median income
$55,088
Nearest hospital
MH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Ashdown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ashdown experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ashdown performed 586 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ashdown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ashdown received a total of $1,763 from 14 companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Ashdown's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Warren?
Dr. Ashdown'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. Ashdown) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →