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Dr. Payam Abrishami, MD
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Agoura Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abrishami
Dr. Payam Abrishami is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Agoura Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abrishami performed 21,002 Medicare services across 10,192 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abrishami received a total of $5,195 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. 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. Abrishami 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 in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$5,195 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,002
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
10,192
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
12,505 | $62 | $128 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
2,352 | $6 | $25 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
717 | $62 | $142 |
| 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. |
692 | $104 | $200 |
| 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. |
681 | $73 | $175 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
620 | $42 | $115 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
526 | $81 | $155 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
488 | $73 | $186 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
450 | $46 | $65 |
| Allergy skin patch test A diagnostic test where small amounts of potential allergens are applied to the skin to identify substances that cause an allergic reaction. |
396 | $5 | $10 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
292 | $98 | $164 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
167 | $91 | $155 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
114 | $586 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
87 | $132 | $265 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
79 | $304 | $620 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
67 | $150 | $302 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
67 | $35 | $111 |
| 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. |
67 | $83 | $210 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 61 | $378 | $750 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
55 | $112 | $340 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
55 | $240 | $775 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
47 | $352 | $540 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
43 | $1 | $10 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
36 | $39 | $110 |
| 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. |
36 | $47 | $100 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
33 | $126 | $410 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
31 | $115 | $230 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
31 | $59 | $200 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
30 | $38 | $90 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
28 | $582 | $1,150 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
20 | $55 | $130 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
18 | $131 | $285 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
18 | $306 | $450 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
16 | $119 | $160 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
14 | $269 | $420 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
14 | $363 | $700 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
13 | $191 | $500 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
13 | $254 | $325 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
12 | $188 | $325 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
11 | $165 | $355 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
5.4% medium
94.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,195
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $742/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
205
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
$5,027 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$812
2023
$1,195
2022
$1,131
2021
$351
2020
$297
2019
$379
2018
$1,029
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$166
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$127
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$69
UCB, Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$48
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$47
LEO Pharma Inc.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$28
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$23
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$20
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$713
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$683
PFIZER INC.
$475
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$331
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$322
LEO Pharma Inc.
$266
Allergan Inc.
$242
Celgene Corporation
$216
Incyte Corporation
$191
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$184
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$174
ABBVIE INC.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$127
Lilly USA, LLC
$88
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$82
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
UCB, Inc.
$67
Almirall LLC
$63
Journey Medical Corporation
$52
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$47
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$37
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$36
EPI Health, LLC
$35
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$35
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Merz North America, Inc.
$25
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
DERMIRA, INC.
$23
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$15
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · ALTRENO · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · DORYX · DUPIXENT · ELZONRIS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · VTAMA · Winlevi · XTRAC · Xeomin · Xolegel · Zoryve
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCLA WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
7.6 mi
7.6 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. Abrishami is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Abrishami experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abrishami performed 12,505 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Abrishami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abrishami received a total of $5,195 from 38 companies across 205 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. Abrishami's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Agoura Hills?
Dr. Abrishami's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Abrishami) 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 →
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