Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Svetlana Gorelikova, M.D.

Dermatology · Palmdale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
38780 TRADE CENTER DR # 1C, Palmdale, CA 93551
6619475600
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1699953604 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Gorelikova

Dr. Svetlana Gorelikova is a dermatology specialist in Palmdale, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gorelikova performed 5,703 Medicare services across 3,933 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gorelikova received a total of $4,858 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 233 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. Gorelikova 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 11% volume in CA $4,858 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,703
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for dermatology
3,933
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~317 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
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.
886 $70 $115
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
325 $148 $260
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
319 $107 $165
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.
301 $11 $25
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
300 $159 $300
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.
293 $97 $148
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.
289 $167 $240
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
270 $138 $235
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.
268 $215 $325
Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure.
268 $172 $250
Complete ultrasound scan of joint
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures.
264 $47 $80
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
256 $78 $115
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
255 $4 $5
Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour
A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions.
240 $78 $105
Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow
An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation.
227 $250 $325
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.
214 $97 $160
Ultrasound of spinal canal
An ultrasound scan of the spinal canal. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the spinal canal.
179 $129 $170
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
178 $97 $140
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
131 $41 $60
Complete pelvic ultrasound
An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis.
108 $94 $145
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
100 $124 $175
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.
32 $74 $125
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.
11.0% high complexity
51.6% medium
37.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,858
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $694/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
233
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
$4,858 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$413
2023
$218
2022
$1,074
2021
$1,558
2020
$602
2019
$478
2018
$516

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$252
Tempus AI, Inc
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Vision Quest Industries Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,446
ABBVIE INC.
$764
AbbVie Inc.
$298
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$177
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$158
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$97
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$85
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$74
Radius Health, Inc.
$61
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$52
Amgen Inc.
$52
Tempus AI, Inc
$50
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$34
PFIZER INC.
$32
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$31
Covidien LP
$30
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$22
Stryker Corporation
$20
Vision Quest Industries Inc.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMITIZA · APRISO · BELBUCA · Barrx · CREON · Creon · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FreeStyle Libre 2 · Horizant · INSIGNIA · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LUCEMYRA · Linzess · NIOX VERO · NURTEC ODT · OACTIVE ALIGN CUSTOM R · OXBRYTA · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · Repatha · Rybelsus · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TRADJENTA · TRINTELLIX · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOWST · Vyvanse · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for dermatology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
9.8 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. Gorelikova is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Gorelikova experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gorelikova performed 886 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Gorelikova receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gorelikova received a total of $4,858 from 30 companies across 233 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. Gorelikova's costs compare to other dermatologists in Palmdale?
Dr. Gorelikova's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Gorelikova) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →