Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Larisa Lehmer, MD
Dermatology · Newport Beach, 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. Lehmer 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. Lehmer
Dr. Larisa Lehmer is a dermatology specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lehmer performed 4,178 Medicare services across 1,381 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lehmer received a total of $2,170 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 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. Lehmer 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in CA
$2,170 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,178
Medicare services
Top 30% in CA for dermatology
1,381
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~418 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 | 1,604 | $1 | $13 |
| 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. |
603 | $6 | $15 |
| 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. |
354 | $100 | $267 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
271 | $75 | $225 |
| 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. |
233 | $45 | $111 |
| 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. |
228 | $38 | $146 |
| 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. |
176 | $74 | $189 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 113 | $371 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
109 | $93 | $249 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
98 | $1 | $29 |
| 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. |
87 | $580 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
55 | $132 | $345 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
37 | $44 | $123 |
| 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. |
36 | $352 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
29 | $511 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
26 | $110 | $528 |
| 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. |
24 | $152 | $366 |
| 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. |
21 | $300 | $867 |
| 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. |
18 | $101 | $386 |
| 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. |
16 | $261 | $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. |
14 | $75 | $269 |
| 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. |
13 | $353 | $924 |
| 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. |
13 | $89 | $233 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
15.3% medium
83.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,170
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $434/year across 5 years
Top 45% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
85
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
$2,170 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$879
2023
$600
2022
$305
2021
$270
2020
$116
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$198
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$132
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$118
Amgen Inc.
$64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$55
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$35
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
LEO Pharma Inc.
$16
Biofrontera Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$332
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$262
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$213
GENZYME CORPORATION
$206
Amgen Inc.
$198
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$151
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$151
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$126
Incyte Corporation
$106
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$88
Biofrontera Inc.
$70
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$35
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$26
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$24
Almirall LLC
$22
DERMIRA, INC.
$21
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$16
LEO Pharma Inc.
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · Absorica LD · BLU-U · COSENTYX · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LITFULO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · QBREXZA · SKYRIZI · Seysara · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · Winlevi · XTRAC · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
257
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Lehmer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lehmer experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lehmer performed 1,604 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. Lehmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lehmer received a total of $2,170 from 22 companies across 85 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. Lehmer's costs compare to other dermatologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Lehmer's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Lehmer) 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.
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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