Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Staszel, D.O.
Dermatology · Mount Shasta, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Staszel 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. Staszel
Dr. Michael Staszel is a dermatology specialist in Mount Shasta, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Staszel performed 28,020 Medicare services across 2,423 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Staszel received a total of $3,241 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 166 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. Staszel 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 2% volume in CA
$3,241 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗28,020
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for dermatology
2,423
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
22,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
1,809 | $60 | $115 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,337 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
711 | $88 | $135 |
| 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. |
343 | $5 | $30 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
311 | $59 | $100 |
| 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. |
232 | $10 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
130 | $48 | $110 |
| 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. |
122 | $45 | $100 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
120 | $0 | $5 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
106 | $7 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
99 | $132 | $150 |
| 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. |
93 | $55 | $130 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
90 | $1 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
72 | $0 | $5 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
69 | $12 | $40 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
54 | $29 | $79 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
44 | $26 | $100 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
44 | $11 | $32 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
43 | $32 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
43 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
32 | $39 | $87 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
31 | $10 | $26 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
22 | $17 | $40 |
| 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. |
20 | $83 | $140 |
| 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 | $99 | $195 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
13 | $81 | $130 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
12 | $38 | $91 |
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 ↗$3,241
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $463/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
166
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
$3,241 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$670
2023
$241
2022
$522
2021
$749
2020
$550
2019
$118
2018
$391
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$186
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$76
Boston Scientific Corporation
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
PFIZER INC.
$42
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Indivior Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Amgen Inc.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$586
PFIZER INC.
$277
Novo Nordisk Inc
$261
ABBVIE INC.
$205
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$192
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$153
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$145
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Eisai Inc.
$89
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$86
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Boston Scientific Corporation
$71
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$64
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Indivior Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Alkermes, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$11
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · APTIOM · Amitiza · BELSOMRA · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · INVOKANA · ISENTRESS · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Morphabond ER · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PIFELTRO · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SUBLOCADE · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · UBRELVY · Utibron · VRAYLAR · Vivitrol · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$55,499
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA
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. Staszel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Staszel experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Staszel performed 22,000 testosterone injection 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. Staszel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Staszel received a total of $3,241 from 29 companies across 166 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. Staszel's costs compare to other dermatologists in Mount Shasta?
Dr. Staszel's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Staszel) 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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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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