Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Sorensen, DO
Dermatology · Chico, 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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Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sorensen 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. Sorensen
Dr. Kevin Sorensen is a dermatology specialist in Chico, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sorensen performed 34,614 Medicare services across 11,016 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sorensen received a total of $14,848 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 934 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. Sorensen 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$14,848 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗34,614
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for dermatology
11,016
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 14,910 | $8 | $14 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,440 | $18 | $29 |
| 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. |
2,137 | $63 | $151 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,071 | $8 | $16 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
930 | $13 | $38 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
822 | $10 | $42 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
668 | $13 | $38 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
648 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
610 | $8 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
575 | $16 | $69 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
544 | $15 | $75 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
529 | $29 | $67 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
523 | $14 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
461 | $134 | $201 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
447 | $13 | $48 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
416 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
363 | $92 | $214 |
| 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. |
243 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
241 | $11 | $47 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
213 | $9 | $42 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
209 | $17 | $32 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
205 | $25 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
192 | $32 | $34 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
188 | $18 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
185 | $71 | $106 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
153 | $77 | $106 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 144 | $18 | $80 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
141 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
125 | $12 | $42 |
| 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. |
121 | $113 | $276 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
119 | $19 | $80 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
115 | $5 | $43 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
100 | $1 | $3 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
97 | $0 | $9 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
78 | $32 | $32 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
77 | $8 | $26 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
61 | $18 | $22 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
61 | $92 | $122 |
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of respiratory syncytial virus in a sample. |
61 | $68 | $89 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
61 | $49 | $66 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
58 | $21 | $26 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
55 | $13 | $65 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
52 | $241 | $413 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
51 | $7 | $15 |
| Hepatitis C antibody screening A blood test to check for antibodies indicating a Hepatitis C infection. This screening is performed for individuals at high risk or those with other covered indications. |
50 | $45 | $58 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
49 | $223 | $344 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
45 | $49 | $121 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
41 | $32 | $64 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
40 | $14 | $48 |
| Iron level test | 37 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
37 | $9 | $20 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
37 | $4 | $16 |
| 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. |
37 | $10 | $53 |
| 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. |
35 | $0 | $4 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
31 | $36 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
31 | $39 | $40 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
31 | $138 | $250 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
31 | $172 | $292 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
30 | $4 | $6 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
30 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
29 | $26 | $69 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
29 | $56 | $190 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
27 | $131 | $159 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $26 | $58 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
24 | $74 | $176 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
24 | $6 | $16 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
24 | $8 | $17 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
24 | $43 | $80 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
23 | $33 | $45 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 23 | $1 | $9 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
22 | $16 | $27 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
22 | $5 | $19 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
20 | $4 | $19 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 20 | $6 | $27 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $38 | $75 |
| Cardiac creatine kinase MB level test A blood test that measures the level of the MB fraction of creatine kinase, an enzyme found in heart muscle. This test helps assess potential heart muscle damage. |
19 | $11 | $32 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
19 | $12 | $32 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
18 | $7 | $12 |
| 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. |
16 | $48 | $182 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
15 | $8 | $32 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
15 | $5 | $16 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
14 | $301 | $742 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $170 | $244 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
13 | $38 | $69 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
12 | $40 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $171 | $223 |
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 ↗$14,848
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $2,970/year across 5 years
Top 3% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
934
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
$14,848 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,971
2023
$2,704
2022
$3,508
2021
$4,428
2020
$1,236
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$872
PFIZER INC.
$374
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$258
Novo Nordisk Inc
$202
Exact Sciences Corporation
$148
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
Dexcom, Inc.
$65
Corcept Therapeutics
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
Indivior Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$31
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
QIAGEN, LLC
$15
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,701
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,689
AbbVie Inc.
$1,498
Amgen Inc.
$1,146
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,116
PFIZER INC.
$935
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$739
Corcept Therapeutics
$728
Lilly USA, LLC
$489
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$453
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$414
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$413
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$374
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$260
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$259
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$244
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$241
Exact Sciences Corporation
$208
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$171
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$154
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$148
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Eisai Inc.
$118
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
Dexcom, Inc.
$65
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$64
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$57
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$37
Seqirus USA Inc
$37
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Indivior Inc.
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$32
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$31
Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$26
DEXCOM, INC.
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$21
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$20
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
QIAGEN, LLC
$15
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHANSIA XR · AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · APLENZIN · AREXVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CAMZYOS · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Exparel · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · Fluad Quadrivalent · FreeStyle Libre · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · INJECTAFER · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Iovera · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Livalo · MONOVISC · MOUNJARO · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Ormalvi · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · RYTARY · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUBLOCADE · TOSYMRA · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Tlando · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · WELLBUTRIN · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH SUMATRIPTAN INJECTION · ZENPEP · Zilretta
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
8.6
County median income
$68,574
Nearest hospital
ENLOE HEALTH
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. Sorensen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sorensen experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sorensen performed 14,910 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Sorensen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sorensen received a total of $14,848 from 59 companies across 934 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. Sorensen's costs compare to other dermatologists in Chico?
Dr. Sorensen's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Sorensen) 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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