Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Belasco, D.O.
Dermatology · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Belasco
Dr. Kevin Belasco is a dermatology specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Belasco performed 22,577 Medicare services across 2,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Belasco received a total of $386,687 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1585 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Belasco 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$386,687 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,577
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for dermatology
2,720
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,328 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 | 16,400 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
1,529 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
1,521 | $70 | $165 |
| 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. |
693 | $47 | $165 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
552 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
488 | $31 | $165 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
358 | $84 | $240 |
| 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. |
223 | $83 | $240 |
| 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. |
123 | $93 | $250 |
| 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. |
97 | $433 | $1,121 |
| 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. |
82 | $261 | $600 |
| 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. |
81 | $46 | $80 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
50 | $44 | $95 |
| 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. |
44 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
39 | $455 | $1,051 |
| 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. |
37 | $137 | $340 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 37 | $372 | $662 |
| 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. |
32 | $316 | $980 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
30 | $110 | $570 |
| 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. |
29 | $91 | $240 |
| 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. |
23 | $327 | $676 |
| 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. |
23 | $220 | $957 |
| 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. |
20 | $357 | $636 |
| 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. |
20 | $120 | $365 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
19 | $663 | $1,292 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
16 | $599 | $1,186 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
11 | $668 | $1,314 |
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
4.8% medium
95.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$386,687
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $55,241/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.
39
Companies
1,585
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$322,429 (83.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$50,171 (13.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,088 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$61,115
2023
$59,289
2022
$42,446
2021
$52,714
2020
$63,320
2019
$33,766
2018
$74,037
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$33,096
UCB, Inc.
$17,486
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$6,712
ABBVIE INC.
$848
LEO Pharma Inc.
$700
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$461
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$446
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$367
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$314
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$258
Amgen Inc.
$258
Incyte Corporation
$86
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$148,093
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$38,393
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32,253
UCB, Inc.
$29,156
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28,058
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20,752
Celgene Corporation
$11,553
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$10,718
EPI Health, LLC
$9,668
Promius Pharma LLC
$8,061
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$6,957
AbbVie, Inc.
$5,281
PFIZER INC.
$5,259
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$5,053
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$4,626
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$4,583
LEO Pharma Inc.
$4,140
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,311
AbbVie Inc.
$2,953
Almirall LLC
$2,439
ABBVIE INC.
$1,193
Journey Medical Corporation
$760
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$704
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$651
Amgen Inc.
$597
Incyte Corporation
$576
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$229
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$170
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Biofrontera Inc.
$89
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$41
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Grifols USA, LLC
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 56.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · AVYCAZ · Aczone · BLU-U · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Cloderm Cream · Cordran · Cordran Tape · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DYSPORT · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Exelderm · FABIOR · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Klisyri · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NURTEC ODT · Neo-Synalar Cream Kit · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PANZYGA · Prolastin-C Liquid · Promiseb Complete · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SORILUX · SPEVIGO · Sernivo · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TRIANEX 0.05% · TRULICITY · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Trianex · ULTRAVATE · VTAMA · Vascepa · Veltin · Verdeso · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XARELTO · XELJANZ · Xolegel · YCANTH · 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 →
The majority of payments (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
269
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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. Belasco is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 17 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. Belasco experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Belasco performed 16,400 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. Belasco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Belasco received a total of $386,687 from 39 companies across 1,585 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. Belasco's costs compare to other dermatologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Belasco's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Belasco) 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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