Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Tabibian, M.D.
Dermatology · Los Alamitos, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tabibian
Dr. Michael Tabibian is a dermatology specialist in Los Alamitos, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tabibian performed 24,380 Medicare services across 6,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tabibian received a total of $27,379 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1155 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. Tabibian 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$27,379 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,380
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for dermatology
6,237
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 9,100 | $1 | $2 |
| Puraply xt, per square centimeter | 3,627 | $135 | $233 |
| 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. |
2,485 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,477 | $35 | $77 |
| 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. |
951 | $73 | $143 |
| 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. |
864 | $41 | $121 |
| 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. |
769 | $43 | $87 |
| 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. |
463 | $86 | $197 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
454 | $1 | $3 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
452 | $73 | $163 |
| 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. |
288 | $146 | $283 |
| Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease, less than 250 sq cm This procedure uses a laser to treat inflammatory skin conditions covering an area smaller than 250 square centimeters. |
271 | $140 | $271 |
| 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. |
214 | $46 | $89 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
164 | $33 | $97 |
| 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. |
154 | $82 | $185 |
| 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. |
152 | $579 | $1,149 |
| Corplex per square centimeter A unit of measurement for the Corplex procedure, calculated per square centimeter of the treated area. |
147 | $220 | $414 |
| Membrane graft or wrap, per square centimeter Application of a membrane graft or wrap to a surgical site, measured by each square centimeter of area covered. |
132 | $1,163 | $2,226 |
| Carepatch application, per square centimeter Application of a therapeutic patch to the skin, measured by area in square centimeters. |
132 | $871 | $1,667 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
131 | $109 | $260 |
| Revita dermal filler injection, per square centimeter Injection of Revita dermal filler into the skin, measured by the area treated in square centimeters. |
115 | $510 | $975 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
114 | $86 | $209 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 112 | $381 | $692 |
| 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. |
108 | $118 | $254 |
| 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. |
104 | $12 | $31 |
| 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. |
92 | $51 | $126 |
| 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. |
85 | $106 | $201 |
| 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. |
78 | $99 | $202 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
70 | $97 | $209 |
| 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. |
70 | $130 | $475 |
| 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. |
62 | $333 | $731 |
| Chemical peel of face A procedure that applies a chemical solution to the face to remove the outer layer of skin. |
60 | $358 | $736 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 57 | $114 | $228 |
| 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. |
55 | $274 | $807 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
54 | $94 | $208 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
53 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
50 | $561 | $1,082 |
| 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. |
49 | $264 | $520 |
| 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. |
40 | $256 | $455 |
| 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. |
39 | $96 | $210 |
| 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. |
39 | $315 | $684 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
37 | $88 | $217 |
| Chemical peel of nonfacial skin A procedure that uses a chemical solution to remove the outer layer of skin on areas other than the face. |
36 | $290 | $714 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
36 | $54 | $171 |
| 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. |
31 | $365 | $668 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
27 | $79 | $199 |
| 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. |
27 | $112 | $303 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
26 | $93 | $242 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
25 | $53 | $94 |
| Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease, 250-500 sq cm This procedure uses a laser to treat inflammatory skin conditions covering an area between 250 and 500 square centimeters. |
25 | $160 | $299 |
| 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. |
24 | $94 | $337 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
18 | $88 | $292 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
18 | $108 | $222 |
| 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. |
18 | $124 | $276 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
17 | $165 | $356 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 17 | $49 | $129 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
15 | $109 | $240 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $93 | $174 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 13 | $125 | $321 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
12 | $429 | $802 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
11 | $106 | $274 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
7.0% medium
92.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$27,379
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,911/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
1,155
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
$24,352 (88.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,835 (10.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$192 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,243
2023
$4,406
2022
$3,171
2021
$7,256
2020
$2,918
2019
$2,847
2018
$2,540
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$933
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$573
Amgen Inc.
$280
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$252
Lilly USA, LLC
$226
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$222
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$190
GENZYME CORPORATION
$186
PFIZER INC.
$177
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$164
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$162
UCB, Inc.
$150
LEO Pharma Inc.
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$101
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$98
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$82
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$76
Organogenesis Inc.
$56
Incyte Corporation
$50
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Solventum Corporation
$30
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$27
Biofrontera Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,653
iCAD, Inc
$2,764
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,974
PFIZER INC.
$1,715
AbbVie Inc.
$1,711
ABBVIE INC.
$1,594
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,573
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,507
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,291
UCB, Inc.
$1,154
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,062
Amgen Inc.
$972
LEO Pharma Inc.
$668
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$596
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$592
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$587
Incyte Corporation
$526
AbbVie, Inc.
$431
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$299
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$286
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$282
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$222
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$199
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$189
Biofrontera Inc.
$168
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$138
EPI Health, LLC
$126
Organogenesis Inc.
$115
Sandoz Inc.
$96
Journey Medical Corporation
$82
Kerecis Limited
$71
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$67
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Almirall LLC
$62
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$50
Genentech USA, Inc.
$45
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Solventum Corporation
$30
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$27
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$26
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$24
DERMIRA, INC.
$23
Celgene Corporation
$23
Mission Pharmacal Company
$22
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ACTIV.A.C. · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · AXXENT SURFACE CONTROLLER · Absorica LD · Ameluz · Avar · BLU-U · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Beser · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clodan Shampoo · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EFUDEX · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · ENTRESTO · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FABIOR · FINACEA · GRAFIX PL · Genadur · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Loprox Topical Suspension · Mupirocin Cream · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · Neo-Synalar · Neo-Synalar Cream · Neo-Synalar Cream Kit · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Otezla · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · Sumadan Wash · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tovet (emollient formulation) · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Veltin · Verdeso · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XELJANZ · XTRAC · Xeomin · ZILXI · 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
373
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
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. Tabibian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 19 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. Tabibian experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tabibian performed 9,100 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Tabibian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tabibian received a total of $27,379 from 53 companies across 1,155 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. Tabibian's costs compare to other dermatologists in Los Alamitos?
Dr. Tabibian's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Tabibian) 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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