Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Wolff, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Encino, 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. Wolff
Dr. Lawrence Wolff is an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist in Encino, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolff performed 2,091 Medicare services across 1,760 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolff received a total of $3,650 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in oral and maxillofacial surgery (dentist). 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. Wolff 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 12% volume in CA
$3,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,091
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for oral and maxillofacial surgery (dentist)
1,760
Unique beneficiaries
$261
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
305 | $104 | $504 |
| X-ray of lower jaw, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging procedure of the lower jaw that captures at least four different views to visualize the bone structure. |
250 | $35 | $74 |
| Facial bone X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the facial bones using at least three different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
244 | $39 | $80 |
| Simple repair of face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth wound, 2.6-5.0 cm A simple surgical repair of a surface wound on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth that measures between 2.6 and 5.0 centimeters. |
110 | $52 | $110 |
| Mouth growth removal with simple repair This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the mouth followed by a simple repair of the area. |
110 | $128 | $489 |
| Midface bone reconstruction with bone graft (LeFort I) Surgical reconstruction of the midface bones using a single piece of bone graft, specifically involving the LeFort I osteotomy. |
96 | $1,323 | $2,570 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
75 | $349 | $1,023 |
| Removal of dental bone growth with simple repair This procedure involves the surgical removal of abnormal bone growth in the mouth followed by a simple repair of the affected area. |
73 | $139 | $318 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $184 | $487 |
| Removal of dental bone growth A procedure to surgically remove excess bone growth from the jaw or surrounding dental structures. |
56 | $103 | $384 |
| Removal of jaw bone growth or cyst through mouth A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the lower jaw bone. The procedure is performed through an incision inside the mouth. |
53 | $681 | $1,735 |
| Removal of growth or cyst from lower jaw bone A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the lower jawbone. |
52 | $760 | $1,957 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $136 | $445 |
| Removal of jaw bone growth or cyst through mouth A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the upper jaw bone. The procedure is performed through the mouth rather than through an external incision. |
48 | $683 | $1,944 |
| X-ray of facial bones, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces one or two images of the bones in the face. |
43 | $13 | $53 |
| Creation of window into nasal sinus A surgical procedure to create an opening into a nasal sinus. This allows for drainage or access to the sinus cavity. |
36 | $227 | $1,090 |
| X-ray of lower jaw, 1-4 views An X-ray imaging test that produces 1 to 4 images of a portion of the lower jaw to visualize the bone structure. |
36 | $18 | $62 |
| 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. |
33 | $37 | $92 |
| Nasal or cheekbone repair with bone graft Surgical repair of a broken or damaged nasal or cheekbone using a bone graft to restore structure. |
32 | $1,386 | $4,542 |
| Removal of dental bone growth with complex repair This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth from the dental bone, followed by a complex repair of the affected area. |
25 | $126 | $693 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
24 | $14 | $241 |
| Simple drainage of mouth abscess, cyst, or blood accumulation A minor procedure to drain an abscess, cyst, or collection of blood in the mouth. |
23 | $67 | $377 |
| Partial removal of upper jaw bone A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of the upper jaw bone. |
21 | $435 | $1,755 |
| 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. |
21 | $67 | $314 |
| Simple repair of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm A simple surgical repair of a surface wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth measuring between 5.1 and 7.5 centimeters. |
20 | $63 | $149 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
18 | $10 | $39 |
| Removal of facial bone Surgical removal of one or more bones in the face. The specific bones removed and the reason for the procedure are not specified in this code description. |
16 | $198 | $908 |
| Lower jaw bone repair with bone graft A surgical procedure to repair the lower jawbone by adding bone graft material to support healing or reconstruction. |
16 | $3,572 | $7,172 |
| Repair of abnormal sinus drainage tract A surgical procedure to correct an abnormal connection or passage between the nasal sinuses. The surgery aims to restore normal drainage and function of the sinus cavities. |
16 | $271 | $2,134 |
| Simple removal of embedded foreign body in mouth | 16 | $85 | $198 |
| Surface bone biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the surface of a bone for laboratory examination. |
15 | $59 | $222 |
| Bone graft harvest from small bone A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from a small bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
15 | $76 | $1,000 |
| Incision of nasal sinus through nose A surgical procedure to make an incision into a nasal sinus through the nose. |
14 | $200 | $918 |
| Incision or partial removal of lower jaw bone A surgical procedure involving an incision or partial removal of the lower jaw bone. |
13 | $542 | $1,779 |
| Removal of growth or cyst from upper jaw bone A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the upper jaw bone. |
12 | $695 | $1,877 |
| Treatment of broken lower jaw bone This procedure involves the medical management of a fractured mandible to restore alignment and promote healing. |
12 | $914 | $2,609 |
| Simple repair of small facial wound A minor surgical procedure to close a small cut or wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or less in length. |
11 | $50 | $156 |
| Cheek bone defect repair with repositioning Surgical incision and repair of a bony defect in the cheek bone, involving the repositioning of the bony segment. |
11 | $886 | $3,094 |
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 ↗$3,650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $521/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for oral and maxillofacial surgery (dentist)
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
58
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
$1,850 (50.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,800 (49.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$254
2023
$2,403
2022
$443
2021
$95
2020
$21
2019
$249
2018
$184
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$172
Straumann USA LLC
$82
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DENTSPLY LLC
$1,800
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$1,278
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$176
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.
$135
AXOGEN
$85
Straumann USA LLC
$82
Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.
$77
Innovation Technologies Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASTRA TECH Implant System · Avance Nerve Graft · Bio Materials · Bio-Materials · BioHorizons Dental Implants · CEREC · IRRISEPT · Implant Dentistry · OsseoSpeed · PROTAPER · Restorative Dentistry · TAPERS
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Oral and maxillofacial surgerists within 10 mi
194
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ENCINO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Wolff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% 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. Wolff experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolff performed 305 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Wolff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolff received a total of $3,650 from 8 companies across 58 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. Wolff's costs compare to other oral and maxillofacial surgerists in Encino?
Dr. Wolff's average Medicare payment per service is $261. 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. Wolff) 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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