Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jack Azad, M.D.
Dermatology · Los Angeles, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Azad
Dr. Jack Azad is a dermatology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Azad performed 41,076 Medicare services across 7,695 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Azad received a total of $31,523 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1347 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. Azad 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$31,523 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗41,076
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for dermatology
7,695
Unique beneficiaries
$410
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carepatch application, per square centimeter Application of a therapeutic patch to the skin, measured by area in square centimeters. |
13,081 | $965 | $1,311 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
4,291 | $104 | $397 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
1,953 | $197 | $510 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
1,950 | $11 | $29 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
1,947 | $96 | $395 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
1,636 | $72 | $193 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
1,630 | $106 | $372 |
| Amnioarmor per square centimeter A medical product applied to the amniotic membrane, measured by area. |
1,588 | $768 | $980 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
1,465 | $118 | $486 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
1,406 | $118 | $346 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
1,400 | $87 | $296 |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound A therapeutic treatment that utilizes ultrasound technology. The specific clinical purpose or condition treated is not defined in the provided description. |
1,328 | $416 | $1,650 |
| 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. |
960 | $90 | $265 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
861 | $58 | $261 |
| Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed. |
620 | $60 | $189 |
| 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. |
539 | $115 | $447 |
| Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure. |
478 | $62 | $162 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
298 | $89 | $179 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
251 | $62 | $252 |
| 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. |
250 | $115 | $471 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
216 | $153 | $225 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
204 | $268 | $697 |
| Additional bone removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of bone tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less, billed for each additional area treated beyond the initial procedure. |
199 | $102 | $273 |
| 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. |
193 | $44 | $151 |
| Home visit, new patient, moderate complexity A home visit for a new patient involving moderate medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
189 | $112 | $541 |
| 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. |
187 | $67 | $125 |
| 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. |
178 | $97 | $255 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
171 | $35 | $91 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
152 | $78 | $300 |
| Home visit, new patient, low complexity A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
123 | $57 | $247 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
116 | $8 | $10 |
| Skin substitute graft, additional 25 sq cm Application of a skin substitute graft to an additional 25 square centimeters of a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
105 | $21 | $84 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
102 | $140 | $250 |
| 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. |
91 | $106 | $140 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
85 | $157 | $421 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
85 | $83 | $152 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
82 | $36 | $71 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
80 | $45 | $103 |
| Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 61 | $68 | $199 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
55 | $151 | $363 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
52 | $144 | $650 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
51 | $222 | $350 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
46 | $21 | $56 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
46 | $23 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
37 | $140 | $300 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
37 | $63 | $224 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
34 | $99 | $275 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
28 | $43 | $63 |
| Home visit, new patient, high complexity A home visit for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 75 minutes. |
27 | $152 | $557 |
| Prolonged home visit care, each 15 minutes This code covers additional time spent by a physician or qualified professional providing care at a patient's home beyond the standard duration of the primary visit. It is billed in 15-minute increments for the extra time dedicated to the patient's evaluation and management. |
26 | $26 | $100 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
21 | $10 | $55 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
18 | $53 | $195 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
17 | $177 | $244 |
| Vaccine administration with counseling for patients 18 or younger This procedure involves the administration of the first component of a vaccine or toxoid along with patient counseling. It is specifically designated for patients aged 18 years or younger. |
15 | $20 | $40 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
15 | $105 | $284 |
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
92.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,523
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,503/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
1,347
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
$30,042 (95.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,481 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,558
2023
$4,936
2022
$6,169
2021
$6,501
2020
$4,219
2019
$3,329
2018
$2,810
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$559
ABBVIE INC.
$460
Alkermes, Inc.
$441
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$437
PFIZER INC.
$331
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$284
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$238
GENZYME CORPORATION
$183
Lilly USA, LLC
$179
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$84
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$65
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$61
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$4,840
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,905
Amgen Inc.
$2,598
PFIZER INC.
$2,578
Alkermes, Inc.
$1,746
ITI, Inc.
$1,660
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,481
AbbVie Inc.
$1,429
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,057
ABBVIE INC.
$959
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$789
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$701
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$613
Lilly USA, LLC
$578
Novo Nordisk Inc
$517
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$486
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$484
Allergan, Inc.
$456
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$437
Allergan Inc.
$361
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$325
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$291
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$274
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$273
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$273
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$257
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$237
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$225
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$191
GENZYME CORPORATION
$183
Indivior Inc.
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$168
Corcept Therapeutics
$162
Ardelyx, Inc.
$149
Celltrion, Inc.
$145
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$133
DEXCOM, INC.
$127
Cook Medical LLC
$126
Exactech, Inc.
$106
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$100
Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Lundbeck LLC
$72
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$65
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$61
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$59
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$35
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$30
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$22
Promius Pharma LLC
$20
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 32.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
564
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1.5 mi
1.5 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. Azad is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 18 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. Azad experienced with carepatch application, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Azad performed 13,081 carepatch application, per square centimeter 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. Azad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Azad received a total of $31,523 from 64 companies across 1,347 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. Azad's costs compare to other dermatologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Azad's average Medicare payment per service is $410. 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. Azad) 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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