Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lavonne Meadows, MD

Dermatology · Loma Linda, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
25815 BARTON RD STE 101, Loma Linda, CA 92354
9097960224
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1578705075 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Meadows 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. Meadows

Dr. Lavonne Meadows is a dermatology specialist in Loma Linda, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meadows performed 2,068 Medicare services across 789 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meadows received a total of $5,111 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Meadows 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 2,068 Medicare services $5,111 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,068
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in CA for dermatology
789
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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.
1,060 $5 $15
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.
266 $37 $130
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.
212 $67 $165
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.
200 $93 $235
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
124 $68 $210
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.
108 $89 $225
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.
31 $43 $105
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.
21 $143 $325
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.
19 $95 $300
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.
15 $80 $205
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.
12 $240 $605
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 ↗
$5,111
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $852/year across 6 years
Top 28% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
253
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
$4,725 (92.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$385 (7.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,308
2023
$777
2022
$837
2021
$612
2020
$843
2019
$733

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$343
ABBVIE INC.
$297
Amgen Inc.
$142
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$133
PFIZER INC.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$69
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$37
LEO Pharma Inc.
$30
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$30
Biofrontera Inc.
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$917
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$736
PFIZER INC.
$392
GENZYME CORPORATION
$364
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$346
UCB, Inc.
$343
AbbVie Inc.
$311
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$309
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$276
Genentech USA, Inc.
$209
Amgen Inc.
$167
AbbVie, Inc.
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$119
LEO Pharma Inc.
$117
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$110
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Biofrontera Inc.
$37
Incyte Corporation
$36
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$30
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · Ameluz · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · LITFULO · NUZYRA · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Winlevi · ZILXI
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Meadows is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Meadows experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meadows performed 1,060 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. Meadows receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meadows received a total of $5,111 from 23 companies across 253 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. Meadows's costs compare to other dermatologists in Loma Linda?
Dr. Meadows's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Meadows) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →