Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Skinner, M.D.
Gastroenterology · La Jolla, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Skinner 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. Skinner
Dr. Matthew Skinner is a gastroenterology specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skinner performed 1,042 Medicare services across 956 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skinner received a total of $14,029 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Skinner 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in CA
$14,029 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,042
Medicare services
Top 32% in CA for gastroenterology
956
Unique beneficiaries
$104
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
212 | $4 | $166 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
142 | $192 | $1,840 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
102 | $65 | $1,581 |
| 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. |
98 | $99 | $350 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
51 | $80 | $1,348 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
49 | $274 | $1,713 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
43 | $266 | $1,231 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
38 | $65 | $187 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
35 | $82 | $1,230 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
35 | $119 | $1,721 |
| 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. |
32 | $81 | $1,789 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
31 | $155 | $838 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
30 | $84 | $4,732 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
28 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
28 | $121 | $453 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
20 | $176 | $983 |
| Endoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel, 3.0 cm or more A procedure using a flexible endoscope to insert a balloon into the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel and inflate it to widen a narrowed area. |
19 | $176 | $846 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $107 | $354 |
| Esophageal sensation study by balloon distension This procedure evaluates how the esophagus senses pressure or stretching by inflating a small balloon within the esophagus. |
17 | $38 | $158 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
14 | $162 | $976 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
42.8% medium
52.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,029
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,004/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
202
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
$8,679 (61.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,350 (38.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,633
2023
$756
2022
$2,897
2021
$771
2020
$50
2019
$3,099
2018
$1,823
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$3,757
icotec Medical Inc.
$160
Boston Scientific Corporation
$150
Cook Medical LLC
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$36
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$29
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$17
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
CONMED Corporation
$13
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,019
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$3,757
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,321
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$622
Olympus America Inc.
$510
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$496
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$459
AbbVie Inc.
$434
ABBVIE INC.
$318
Cook Medical LLC
$314
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$253
CONMED Corporation
$252
GENZYME CORPORATION
$206
icotec Medical Inc.
$160
PFIZER INC.
$143
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$120
AbbVie, Inc.
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$62
Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.
$61
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
VIVUS LLC
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Medrobotics Inc.
$34
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$29
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$24
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
EISAI INC.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$17
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$15
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · AXIOS · AspireAssist · C2 CryoBalloon · CAPTIVATOR II · CIMZIA · CONMED BILIARY · CREON · Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound · Creon · DIFICID · DREAMTOME · DUPIXENT · ECHOTIP · ECHOTIP INSIGHT · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · EndoMAXX Stent and Delivery System · GATTEX · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL METAL STENTS GI · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GIVLAARI · General - Biliary Devices · General - Therapies · HANAROSTENT LowAxTM Duodenum/Pylorus(NNN) · HEMOSPRAY · HUMIRA · Humira · INJECTAFER · JAGWIRE · KEYTRUDA · LINZESS · Lenvima · Linzess · MAVYRET · OCALIVA · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus EMR & ESD Devices · QSYMIA · RESMETIROM · RESOLUTION CLIP · RINVOQ · SPYGLASS · SPYSCOPE · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFIXAN · ZENPEP · icotec BlackArmor Spine System
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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
158
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
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. Skinner is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Skinner experienced with moderate sedation during gi endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skinner performed 212 moderate sedation during gi endoscopy 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. Skinner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skinner received a total of $14,029 from 36 companies across 202 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. Skinner's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in La Jolla?
Dr. Skinner's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Skinner) 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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About this page
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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