Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kim Tang, M.D.
Dermatology · Lake Forest, 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. Tang
Dr. Kim Tang is a dermatology specialist in Lake Forest, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tang performed 8,270 Medicare services across 4,380 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tang received a total of $20,219 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 654 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. Tang 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$20,219 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,270
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for dermatology
4,380
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~414 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. |
1,366 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
1,137 | $67 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,022 | $141 | $388 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 986 | $118 | $307 |
| 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. |
861 | $30 | $79 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
470 | $54 | $236 |
| 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. |
279 | $45 | $116 |
| 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. |
279 | $96 | $265 |
| 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. |
278 | $99 | $282 |
| 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. |
217 | $36 | $154 |
| 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. |
195 | $511 | $1,552 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 192 | $370 | $948 |
| 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. |
112 | $213 | $1,074 |
| 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. |
108 | $81 | $245 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
92 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
85 | $46 | $126 |
| 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. |
78 | $234 | $974 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
69 | $31 | $130 |
| 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. |
62 | $78 | $286 |
| 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. |
59 | $107 | $560 |
| 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. |
53 | $249 | $699 |
| 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. |
47 | $543 | $1,461 |
| 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. |
45 | $337 | $910 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
37 | $51 | $222 |
| 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. |
30 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
29 | $675 | $1,721 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
28 | $11 | $32 |
| 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. |
24 | $120 | $365 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
17 | $88 | $451 |
| 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. |
13 | $331 | $914 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
11.8% medium
87.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,219
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,888/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
654
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
$20,204 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,825
2023
$3,666
2022
$3,556
2021
$2,033
2020
$506
2019
$2,469
2018
$3,165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,295
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$485
GENZYME CORPORATION
$459
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$379
PFIZER INC.
$358
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$305
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$266
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$220
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$205
Amgen Inc.
$205
Incyte Corporation
$194
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$157
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
LEO Pharma Inc.
$76
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$48
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$27
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
UCB, Inc.
$21
Biofrontera Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 46.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$2,134
PFIZER INC.
$2,010
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,480
AbbVie Inc.
$1,244
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,141
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,082
Incyte Corporation
$1,064
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$908
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$879
AbbVie, Inc.
$781
Amgen Inc.
$766
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$729
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$715
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$687
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$638
Celgene Corporation
$604
LEO Pharma Inc.
$587
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$565
Lilly USA, LLC
$421
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$322
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$285
UCB, Inc.
$257
Promius Pharma LLC
$142
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$122
Almirall LLC
$120
Allergan, Inc.
$90
Allergan Inc.
$89
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Journey Medical Corporation
$38
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Misonix Inc
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$14
iCAD, Inc
$12
Biofrontera Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 27.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · AXXENT SURFACE CONTROLLER · Absorica LD · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DYSPORT · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Exelderm · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · KERYDIN · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Trianex · VTAMA · Veltin · Verdeso · Winlevi · XTRAC · Xolegel · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
248
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
2.5 mi
2.5 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. Tang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 20 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. Tang experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tang performed 1,366 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. Tang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tang received a total of $20,219 from 39 companies across 654 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. Tang's costs compare to other dermatologists in Lake Forest?
Dr. Tang's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Tang) 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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