Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Vannucci, MD
Dermatopathology Physician · 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Vannucci
Dr. Stephen Vannucci is a dermatopathology physician in Chico, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vannucci performed 8,266 Medicare services across 4,345 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vannucci received a total of $4,313 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 276 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatopathology physician. 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. Vannucci 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 19% volume in CA
$4,313 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,266
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for dermatopathology physician
4,345
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~435 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. |
2,892 | $5 | $28 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
1,096 | $29 | $107 |
| 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. |
1,039 | $64 | $151 |
| 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. |
676 | $43 | $182 |
| 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. |
465 | $548 | $1,870 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 375 | $351 | $1,114 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
278 | $71 | $280 |
| 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. |
259 | $78 | $314 |
| 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. |
226 | $200 | $1,342 |
| 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. |
189 | $520 | $1,752 |
| 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. |
156 | $181 | $1,208 |
| 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. |
128 | $124 | $425 |
| 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. |
100 | $46 | $93 |
| 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. |
86 | $336 | $1,065 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
60 | $209 | $1,418 |
| 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. |
59 | $43 | $151 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
48 | $8 | $37 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
42 | $179 | $1,190 |
| 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. |
39 | $169 | $1,125 |
| 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. |
26 | $91 | $214 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
13 | $641 | $2,155 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
4.1% medium
94.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $616/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for dermatopathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
276
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
$4,313 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$994
2023
$1,321
2022
$1,079
2021
$246
2020
$335
2019
$88
2018
$251
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$314
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$302
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$179
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$59
GENZYME CORPORATION
$43
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Amgen Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,231
ABBVIE INC.
$689
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$489
AbbVie Inc.
$413
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$316
LEO Pharma Inc.
$231
Amgen Inc.
$229
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$203
GENZYME CORPORATION
$131
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
Incyte Corporation
$51
UCB, Inc.
$42
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$33
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · JUBLIA · Livalo · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Ozempic · PICATO · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SHINGRIX · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA
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
Dermatopathology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.0
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. Vannucci is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in CA), 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. Vannucci experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vannucci performed 2,892 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. Vannucci receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vannucci received a total of $4,313 from 21 companies across 276 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. Vannucci's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Chico?
Dr. Vannucci's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Vannucci) 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.
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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