Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Susan Mandel, MD

Dermatology · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
150 N ROBERTSON BLVD, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
3106524900
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1457385312 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. Mandel 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. Mandel

Dr. Susan Mandel is a dermatology specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mandel performed 500 Medicare services across 467 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mandel received a total of $1,117 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 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. Mandel 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 49% volume in CA $1,117 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
500
Medicare services
Top 49% in CA for dermatology
467
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~26 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
52 $8 $30
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.
44 $138 $487
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
38 $10 $128
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
38 $8 $40
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
36 $15 $45
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
35 $16 $50
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.
35 $11 $123
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
34 $9 $50
Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination
A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
30 $4 $40
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
27 $29 $60
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
26 $13 $78
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
17 $13 $50
Iron binding capacity test
A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron.
17 $9 $47
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
16 $26 $140
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
15 $28 $150
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
14 $10 $55
Iron level test 13 $6 $40
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test
A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation.
13 $13 $53
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 ↗
$1,117
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $186/year across 6 years
Top 24% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
29
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
$1,117 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$179
2023
$27
2022
$522
2020
$15
2019
$225
2018
$150

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 86.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$508
Nevro Corp.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$59
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$52
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$32
Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · COLOGUARD · EMGALITY · EVENITY · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Livalo · MIGRANAL · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · PAXLOVID · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · Saxenda · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Trintellix
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
533
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.8 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. Mandel is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Mandel experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mandel performed 52 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Mandel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mandel received a total of $1,117 from 14 companies across 29 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. Mandel's costs compare to other dermatologists in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Mandel's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Mandel) 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 →