Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Young Kwak, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Long Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kwak
Dr. Young Kwak is a procedural dermatology physician in Long Beach, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwak performed 1,159 Medicare services across 838 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwak received a total of $3,831 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 163 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural dermatology physician. 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. Kwak 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ 1,159 Medicare services
$3,831 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,159
Medicare services
Bottom 21% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
838
Unique beneficiaries
$180
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~97 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. |
270 | $6 | $17 |
| 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. |
147 | $580 | $1,019 |
| 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. |
83 | $35 | $102 |
| 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. |
80 | $79 | $103 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
74 | $68 | $128 |
| 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. |
72 | $107 | $141 |
| 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. |
61 | $227 | $833 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 61 | $381 | $637 |
| 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. |
60 | $99 | $137 |
| 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. |
45 | $556 | $938 |
| 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. |
37 | $47 | $62 |
| 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. |
33 | $154 | $202 |
| 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. |
23 | $221 | $670 |
| 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 | $128 | $183 |
| 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. |
19 | $365 | $596 |
| 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. |
18 | $218 | $467 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 17 | $165 | $481 |
| 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. |
13 | $95 | $129 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
12 | $76 | $163 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 12 | $113 | $154 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
9.6% medium
88.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,831
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $547/year across 7 years
Top 37% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
163
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
$3,698 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$133 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,413
2023
$784
2022
$945
2021
$454
2020
$143
2019
$73
2018
$19
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$330
Amgen Inc.
$250
GENZYME CORPORATION
$202
Lilly USA, LLC
$137
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$136
LEO Pharma Inc.
$73
Biofrontera Inc.
$55
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
UCB, Inc.
$30
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Almirall LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Incyte Corporation
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$706
GENZYME CORPORATION
$550
Amgen Inc.
$449
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$344
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$173
LEO Pharma Inc.
$156
PFIZER INC.
$141
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$136
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$108
Genentech USA, Inc.
$102
Biofrontera Inc.
$96
Incyte Corporation
$76
UCB, Inc.
$66
Almirall LLC
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$53
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$38
Bioventus LLC
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$26
Lifenet Health
$26
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$18
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$15
Misonix Inc
$12
Journey Medical Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · BLU-U · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · GEMTESA · HUMIRA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · VTAMA
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH-LAKEWOOD
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Kwak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Kwak experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwak performed 270 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. Kwak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwak received a total of $3,831 from 31 companies across 163 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. Kwak's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Long Beach?
Dr. Kwak's average Medicare payment per service is $180. 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. Kwak) 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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