Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexandra Edelman, MD
Dermatology · Brea, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Edelman
Dr. Alexandra Edelman is a dermatology specialist in Brea, CA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edelman performed 2,569 Medicare services across 1,711 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edelman received a total of $2,933 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 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. Edelman 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.
✓ 9 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in CA
$2,933 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,569
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for dermatology
1,711
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
795 | $6 | $23 |
| 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. |
317 | $40 | $225 |
| 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. |
249 | $72 | $291 |
| 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. |
166 | $107 | $414 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
158 | $75 | $348 |
| 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. |
155 | $97 | $384 |
| 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. |
142 | $548 | $2,222 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 110 | $367 | $1,369 |
| 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. |
68 | $224 | $1,564 |
| 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. |
54 | $43 | $170 |
| 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. |
50 | $233 | $1,453 |
| 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. |
39 | $46 | $187 |
| 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. |
35 | $511 | $2,143 |
| 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. |
34 | $68 | $336 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
33 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
31 | $238 | $1,011 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
28 | $32 | $190 |
| 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. |
26 | $99 | $810 |
| 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. |
24 | $125 | $520 |
| 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. |
20 | $318 | $1,351 |
| 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. |
13 | $151 | $562 |
| 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. |
11 | $123 | $942 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
11 | $643 | $2,421 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
10.6% medium
88.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,933
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $733/year across 4 years
Top 38% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
76
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
$2,933 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,503
2023
$813
2021
$293
2020
$323
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$373
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$270
ABBVIE INC.
$199
Amgen Inc.
$143
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$106
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Almirall LLC
$47
PFIZER INC.
$42
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$25
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$22
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$593
UCB, Inc.
$402
AbbVie Inc.
$271
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$265
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$260
ABBVIE INC.
$199
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$175
Amgen Inc.
$143
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
PFIZER INC.
$64
Almirall LLC
$47
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$22
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$21
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA LD · AMZEEQ · Bimzelx · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TREMFYA · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · YCANTH · ZILXI
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.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
341
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - PLACENTIA LINDA
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Edelman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Edelman experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edelman performed 795 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Edelman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edelman received a total of $2,933 from 19 companies across 76 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. Edelman's costs compare to other dermatologists in Brea?
Dr. Edelman's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Edelman) 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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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.
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