Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jennifer Fu, M.D.
Dermatology · El Cerrito, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Fu
Dr. Jennifer Fu is a dermatology specialist in El Cerrito, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fu performed 1,527 Medicare services across 1,190 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fu received a total of $16,609 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fu 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
▲ 1,527 Medicare services
$16,609 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,527
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in CA for dermatology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,190
Unique beneficiaries
$248
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
353 | $563 | $1,102 |
| 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. |
240 | $69 | $153 |
| 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. |
157 | $225 | $789 |
| 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. |
104 | $6 | $9 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 92 | $390 | $660 |
| 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. |
68 | $89 | $304 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
59 | $76 | $167 |
| 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. |
54 | $535 | $1,035 |
| 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. |
49 | $202 | $507 |
| 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. |
46 | $43 | $108 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
42 | $34 | $160 |
| 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. |
33 | $80 | $295 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
30 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
26 | $48 | $90 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
25 | $79 | $156 |
| 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. |
21 | $110 | $411 |
| 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. |
21 | $88 | $188 |
| 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. |
18 | $45 | $83 |
| 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. |
17 | $46 | $157 |
| 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. |
16 | $243 | $665 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
16 | $912 | $1,644 |
| 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. |
15 | $230 | $831 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
13 | $157 | $488 |
| 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. |
12 | $249 | $713 |
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 ↗$16,609
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,373/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
126
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,600 (57.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,771 (22.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,239 (19.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,683
2023
$805
2022
$6,664
2021
$3,012
2020
$14
2019
$1,270
2018
$160
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$3,771
ABBVIE INC.
$578
PFIZER INC.
$95
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$33
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$24
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
UCB, Inc.
$23
LEO Pharma Inc.
$22
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$10,813
Lilly USA, LLC
$4,272
ABBVIE INC.
$859
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$51
UCB, Inc.
$47
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$39
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$33
AbbVie, Inc.
$32
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$27
Celgene Corporation
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
LEO Pharma Inc.
$22
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$18
Medline Industries, Inc.
$15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · Avar · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · CRESEMBA · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Humira · ILUMYA · OLUMIANT · ORACEA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · XTRAC · Xerava · 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 →
The majority of payments (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
257
Per 100K population
22.1
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
5.1 mi
5.1 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. Fu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Fu experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fu performed 353 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Fu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fu received a total of $16,609 from 22 companies across 126 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. Fu's costs compare to other dermatologists in El Cerrito?
Dr. Fu's average Medicare payment per service is $248. 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. Fu) 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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