Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexandra Morris, MD
Dermatology · Folsom, 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. Morris 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. Morris
Dr. Alexandra Morris is a dermatology specialist in Folsom, CA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morris performed 4,229 Medicare services across 2,707 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morris received a total of $5,303 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 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. Morris 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.
✓ 7 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in CA
$5,303 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,229
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for dermatology
2,707
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~604 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. |
1,165 | $6 | $9 |
| 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. |
713 | $66 | $120 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
465 | $69 | $141 |
| 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. |
408 | $36 | $92 |
| 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. |
306 | $84 | $157 |
| 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. |
244 | $74 | $148 |
| 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. |
195 | $43 | $69 |
| 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. |
104 | $43 | $76 |
| 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. |
96 | $530 | $925 |
| 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. |
74 | $88 | $169 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
48 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
45 | $223 | $416 |
| 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. |
41 | $140 | $244 |
| 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. |
40 | $307 | $489 |
| 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. |
36 | $97 | $171 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 32 | $355 | $564 |
| 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. |
31 | $51 | $97 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
30 | $244 | $395 |
| 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. |
29 | $130 | $231 |
| 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. |
25 | $201 | $639 |
| 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. |
22 | $123 | $220 |
| 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 | $333 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
17 | $46 | $78 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
16 | $57 | $132 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
14 | $108 | $174 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
12 | $139 | $379 |
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 ↗$5,303
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $1,768/year across 3 years
Top 27% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
291
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
$4,968 (93.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$335 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,865
2023
$2,214
2022
$1,224
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$477
GENZYME CORPORATION
$340
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$261
Lilly USA, LLC
$198
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$168
LEO Pharma Inc.
$69
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$58
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$54
Amgen Inc.
$42
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$30
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$25
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Almirall LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Kerecis Limited
$15
Incyte Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$762
GENZYME CORPORATION
$750
ABBVIE INC.
$714
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$541
LEO Pharma Inc.
$452
Incyte Corporation
$324
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$240
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$230
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$218
AbbVie Inc.
$190
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$164
Biofrontera Inc.
$85
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$68
Amgen Inc.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$41
Kerecis Limited
$39
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$30
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
Almirall LLC
$17
UCB, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · BOTOX · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · GRAFIX · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Klisyri · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · Winlevi · YCANTH · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM
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. Morris is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Morris experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morris performed 1,165 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. Morris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morris received a total of $5,303 from 23 companies across 291 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. Morris's costs compare to other dermatologists in Folsom?
Dr. Morris's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Morris) 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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