Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Erica Aronson, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Napa, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Aronson
Dr. Erica Aronson is a procedural dermatology physician in Napa, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aronson performed 10,059 Medicare services across 4,409 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aronson received a total of $13,420 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 680 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. Aronson 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$13,420 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,059
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
4,409
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~629 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. |
4,558 | $6 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,594 | $104 | $174 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
918 | $87 | $167 |
| 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. |
830 | $41 | $108 |
| 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. |
752 | $48 | $90 |
| 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. |
272 | $159 | $252 |
| 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. |
247 | $105 | $188 |
| 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. |
202 | $125 | $260 |
| 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. |
108 | $127 | $466 |
| 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. |
97 | $265 | $507 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
88 | $2 | $2 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
78 | $69 | $140 |
| 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. |
63 | $141 | $292 |
| 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. |
51 | $70 | $120 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
43 | $1 | $2 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
32 | $42 | $90 |
| 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. |
26 | $13 | $28 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
21 | $137 | $491 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
19 | $314 | $526 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
18 | $284 | $488 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 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 is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
17 | $184 | $515 |
| 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. |
14 | $109 | $210 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 11 | $119 | $220 |
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 ↗$13,420
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,917/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
680
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
$13,216 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$204 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,496
2023
$3,645
2022
$1,942
2021
$1,311
2020
$237
2019
$1,400
2018
$1,388
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$773
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$645
Incyte Corporation
$445
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$393
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$215
UCB, Inc.
$171
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
GENZYME CORPORATION
$116
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
Amgen Inc.
$87
Biocon Biologics Inc
$49
LEO Pharma Inc.
$43
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$36
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,603
ABBVIE INC.
$1,327
AbbVie Inc.
$1,277
Incyte Corporation
$1,102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,000
Lilly USA, LLC
$789
UCB, Inc.
$738
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$732
GENZYME CORPORATION
$587
AbbVie, Inc.
$500
Amgen Inc.
$400
PFIZER INC.
$388
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$361
LEO Pharma Inc.
$278
Celgene Corporation
$251
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$221
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$212
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
Merz North America, Inc.
$92
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$69
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$67
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$60
Biocon Biologics Inc
$49
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$36
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
DERMIRA, INC.
$23
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · ARAZLO · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Finacea · HUMIRA · Hulio · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Winlevi · XARELTO · XOLAIR · Xolair · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$108,970
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER
8.0 mi
8.0 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. Aronson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 16 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. Aronson experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aronson performed 4,558 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. Aronson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aronson received a total of $13,420 from 30 companies across 680 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. Aronson's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Napa?
Dr. Aronson's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Aronson) 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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