Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronnie Claiborne, M.D.
Dermatology · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Claiborne
Dr. Ronnie Claiborne is a dermatology specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Claiborne performed 2,911 Medicare services across 1,513 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Claiborne received a total of $13,733 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 723 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Claiborne 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 17% volume in CA
$13,733 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,911
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for dermatology
1,513
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~153 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, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
480 | $134 | $215 |
| 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. |
459 | $93 | $160 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
384 | $43 | $64 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
186 | $11 | $39 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
183 | $71 | $120 |
| 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. |
159 | $65 | $115 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
151 | $101 | $160 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
124 | $45 | $80 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
116 | $85 | $135 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
112 | $10 | $40 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
75 | $4 | $15 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
62 | $11 | $36 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide injection, 1 mg An injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a 1 mg dose without preservatives. |
53 | $3 | $15 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
45 | $0 | $59 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
43 | $12 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
39 | $1 | $20 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
33 | $0 | $12 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
32 | $0 | $80 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
26 | $21 | $52 |
| 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. |
23 | $45 | $80 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
21 | $37 | $70 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
21 | $29 | $60 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
19 | $26 | $51 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
18 | $133 | $150 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
17 | $37 | $75 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
17 | $2 | $15 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
13 | $53 | $95 |
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 ↗$13,733
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,962/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
723
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
$13,467 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$266 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,616
2023
$1,930
2022
$2,356
2021
$1,961
2020
$1,585
2019
$1,841
2018
$2,444
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$191
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$185
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$142
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Amgen Inc.
$85
Lundbeck LLC
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$80
Corcept Therapeutics
$75
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
PFIZER INC.
$70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Grifols USA, LLC
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$56
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Exact Sciences Corporation
$26
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,284
Amgen Inc.
$1,071
PFIZER INC.
$590
Novo Nordisk Inc
$554
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$551
ITI, Inc.
$525
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$516
Lilly USA, LLC
$467
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$452
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$448
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$439
Corcept Therapeutics
$437
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$415
Lundbeck LLC
$407
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$393
Alkermes, Inc.
$328
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$282
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$279
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$246
Allergan Inc.
$232
AbbVie Inc.
$202
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$200
ABBVIE INC.
$197
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$190
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$185
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$178
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$144
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$118
Pulmonx Corporation
$113
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$113
Grifols USA, LLC
$95
Electromed, Inc.
$94
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$85
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
Organogenesis Inc.
$73
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$61
Nevro Corp.
$60
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$57
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$57
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$56
Radius Health, Inc.
$56
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Baxter Healthcare
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$41
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$32
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$30
Egalet US Inc
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$21
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$21
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Shionogi Inc
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 21.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Claiborne is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, 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. Claiborne experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Claiborne performed 480 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Claiborne receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Claiborne received a total of $13,733 from 70 companies across 723 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. Claiborne's costs compare to other dermatologists in Bakersfield?
Dr. Claiborne'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. Claiborne) 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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