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Walter Wakwe
NPI 1881910115
$23,094.93
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
11 companies · $11K in 2025
The $11K reported for 2025 was more than what 90% of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $796).
See the full distribution for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $4,533 · 2020: $1,521 · 2021: $1,508 · 2022: $1,461 · 2023: $2,287 · 2024: $521 · 2025: $11K.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Education: $8,000 · Food and Beverage: $4,259 · Travel and Lodging: $1,813.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Education | $8,000.00 |
| Food and Beverage | $4,259.23 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1,812.51 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | $20,422.38 | 2019-2025 | Da Vinci Surgical System, Da Vinci Sp |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | $906.15 | 2022 | |
| Atricure, INC. | $592.67 | 2022-2025 | Atricure Cryoice Cryosphere Cryoablation System |
| Davol INC. | $474.42 | 2023-2025 | Progel Applicator Spray Tips |
| Medtronic, INC. | $152.52 | 2021-2024 | Illumisite |
| Pulmonx Corporation | $149.75 | 2024 | Zephyr Endobronchial Valve, Chartis Catheter, Zephyr Delivery Catheter |
| Caris Mpi, INC. | $140.18 | 2025 | Mi Cancer Seek |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $117.07 | 2022 | |
| Merit Medical Systems INC | $80.36 | 2025 | Endomaxx Stent and Delivery System, Esophageal Stent/Delivery System |
| Abiomed | $37.50 | 2025 | |
| Stryker Corporation | $21.93 | 2025 | Na |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Walter Wakwe listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.