This provider averages 58 services per working day
Based on 144.3K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $10.1M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Dermatology providers nationally.
Averaging 58 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 58% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $257.70 | $119.92 | 2.15x | $137.78 | $715.2K | 11.5K | 9.2K |
| 2015 | $260.68 | $128.10 | 2.03x | $132.58 | $852.2K | 13.1K | 10.3K |
| 2016 | $272.88 | $125.01 | 2.18x | $147.87 | $837.2K | 13.7K | 10.9K |
| 2017 | $273.08 | $126.73 | 2.15x | $146.35 | $804.4K | 13.0K | 10.6K |
| 2018 | $298.19 | $123.35 | 2.42x | $174.84 | $967.2K | 15.4K | 12.5K |
| 2019 | $321.25 | $137.28 | 2.34x | $183.97 | $1.2M | 16.9K | 13.9K |
| 2020 | $332.92 | $146.38 | 2.27x | $186.54 | $1.1M | 14.1K | 11.7K |
| 2021 | $310.36 | $139.28 | 2.23x | $171.08 | $1.3M | 16.3K | 13.7K |
| 2022 | $314.17 | $136.76 | 2.30x | $177.41 | $1.2M | 16.1K | 13.3K |
| 2023 | $326.06 | $143.22 | 2.28x | $182.84 | $1.1M | 14.3K | 11.9K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17311 | Removal and microscopic examination of growth of the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals (first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks) | 2.1K | $939.0K | $444.80 | 2.12x |
| 88305 | Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 15.9K | $884.6K | $55.46 | 2.94x |
| 17000 | Destruction of skin growth | 21.3K | $824.0K | $38.64 | 2.65x |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes | 21.6K | $722.6K | $33.45 | 1.90x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 11.4K | $664.3K | $58.32 | 1.96x |
| 17312 | Removal and microscopic examination of growth of the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals | 1.7K | $546.6K | $329.10 | 1.82x |
| 17110 | Destruction of up to 14 skin growths | 5.8K | $437.8K | $75.01 | 2.26x |
| 96910 | Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B | 5.3K | $420.2K | $78.57 | 1.77x |
| 12032 | Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, and/or legs | 1.6K | $341.5K | $218.50 | 1.95x |
| 17004 | Destruction of 15 or more skin growths | 2.1K | $252.2K | $118.73 | 2.11x |
| 17281 | Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth | 2.0K | $252.1K | $123.77 | 2.28x |
| 15260 | Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less) | 305 | $250.9K | $822.64 | 1.76x |
| J7308 | Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg) | 804 | $238.0K | $296.03 | 1.67x |
| 11100 | Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue | 3.3K | $208.9K | $62.83 | 2.23x |
| 12052 | Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth | 1.1K | $205.4K | $191.58 | 2.18x |
| 17261 | Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of trunk, arms, or legs | 2.0K | $194.1K | $94.83 | 2.20x |
| 99202 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes | 3.4K | $178.2K | $52.01 | 1.99x |
| 96574 | Application of light and light-sensitive drugs following removal of premalignant thickened skin growth, per day | 739 | $173.3K | $234.50 | 1.69x |
| 17271 | Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals | 1.5K | $152.7K | $103.50 | 2.29x |
| 11102 | Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion | 2.1K | $128.4K | $61.60 | 2.30x |
This provider submits charges 2.24 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.24x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $224. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Dermatology providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artur Henke, MD | Roseville, CA | $35.6M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
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