Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nathan Peterson, D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Camp Penleton, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson
Dr. Nathan Peterson is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Camp Penleton, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peterson performed 10,239 Medicare services across 3,758 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peterson received a total of $1,227 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 66 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Peterson 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 2% volume in CA
$1,227 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,239
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
3,758
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~539 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. |
2,321 | $5 | $8 |
| 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. |
2,163 | $60 | $106 |
| Triamcinolone acetonide injection, 1 mg An injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a 1 mg dose without preservatives. |
1,520 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
798 | $38 | $79 |
| 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. |
652 | $76 | $134 |
| 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. |
571 | $42 | $67 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
431 | $32 | $48 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
335 | $91 | $148 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
256 | $63 | $120 |
| Destruction of birthmark, larger than 50 sq cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a birthmark that covers an area larger than 50 square centimeters. |
140 | $485 | $747 |
| 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. |
140 | $66 | $132 |
| 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. |
129 | $487 | $802 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
126 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
80 | $196 | $559 |
| 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. |
74 | $10 | $17 |
| 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. |
62 | $111 | $199 |
| 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. |
50 | $37 | $59 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 48 | $51 | $78 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
43 | $352 | $530 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 42 | $325 | $487 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 37 | $93 | $157 |
| 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. |
32 | $242 | $504 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
25 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
23 | $92 | $151 |
| 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. |
22 | $303 | $469 |
| 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. |
21 | $269 | $471 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
20 | $98 | $164 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
18 | $36 | $67 |
| 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. |
16 | $122 | $211 |
| 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. |
15 | $97 | $290 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
15 | $54 | $114 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
14 | $46 | $85 |
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 ↗$1,227
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $175/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
66
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
$1,227 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$218
2023
$160
2022
$156
2021
$194
2020
$123
2019
$200
2018
$177
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$56
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$24
LEO Pharma Inc.
$23
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$311
AbbVie Inc.
$166
AbbVie, Inc.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$118
PFIZER INC.
$73
UCB, Inc.
$57
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$56
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$56
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$46
Celgene Corporation
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
LEO Pharma Inc.
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Lupin Inc.
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · ANTARA · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · Ilumya · LIBTAYO · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · TALTZ · VTAMA · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
819
Per 100K population
24.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
NH Camp Pendleton
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. Peterson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Peterson experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peterson performed 2,321 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. Peterson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peterson received a total of $1,227 from 18 companies across 66 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. Peterson's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Camp Penleton?
Dr. Peterson's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Peterson) 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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