Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Minh Dang, MD
Optician · Pleasanton, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dang
Dr. Minh Dang is an optician specialist in Pleasanton, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dang performed 9,574 Medicare services across 3,800 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dang received a total of $11,253 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 596 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Dang 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 9% volume in CA
$11,253 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,574
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for optician
3,800
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~479 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 | 3,800 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
1,335 | $7 | $17 |
| 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. |
708 | $457 | $1,690 |
| 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. |
505 | $80 | $217 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 497 | $401 | $1,038 |
| 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. |
376 | $50 | $165 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
282 | $94 | $268 |
| 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. |
217 | $52 | $135 |
| 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. |
212 | $238 | $1,192 |
| 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. |
182 | $260 | $1,088 |
| 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. |
149 | $110 | $293 |
| 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. |
128 | $685 | $1,851 |
| 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. |
123 | $526 | $1,593 |
| 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. |
120 | $708 | $1,840 |
| 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. |
114 | $116 | $306 |
| 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. |
101 | $49 | $136 |
| 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. |
91 | $93 | $265 |
| 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. |
68 | $171 | $418 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
54 | $928 | $2,421 |
| 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. |
49 | $396 | $996 |
| 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. |
48 | $122 | $619 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
43 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
38 | $140 | $447 |
| 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. |
35 | $333 | $1,022 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
31 | $45 | $141 |
| 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. |
29 | $180 | $780 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
29 | $67 | $250 |
| 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. |
25 | $139 | $697 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
25 | $813 | $2,230 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
21 | $231 | $1,249 |
| 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 | $142 | $392 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
16 | $190 | $986 |
| 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 | $304 | $767 |
| 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. |
15 | $152 | $781 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
14 | $122 | $317 |
| 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. |
14 | $660 | $1,714 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
12 | $210 | $1,065 |
| Full thickness skin graft, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to an area on the face, neck, or other specified body parts. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
12 | $872 | $2,260 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
11 | $199 | $672 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 11 | $168 | $792 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
6.3% medium
93.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,253
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,608/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
596
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
$10,918 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$335 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,196
2023
$1,011
2022
$514
2021
$1,535
2020
$1,986
2019
$2,379
2018
$2,632
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$411
Lilly USA, LLC
$126
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$80
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$79
LEO Pharma Inc.
$63
Incyte Corporation
$52
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$48
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Almirall LLC
$34
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Organogenesis Inc.
$27
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
UCB, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$940
AbbVie Inc.
$873
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$798
PFIZER INC.
$732
Lilly USA, LLC
$694
Genentech USA, Inc.
$627
ABBVIE INC.
$616
LEO Pharma Inc.
$564
Amgen Inc.
$527
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$452
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$433
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$417
AbbVie, Inc.
$404
GENZYME CORPORATION
$372
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$250
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$234
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$162
EPI Health, LLC
$161
Almirall LLC
$139
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$122
Incyte Corporation
$115
DERMIRA, INC.
$112
Promius Pharma LLC
$104
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$84
UCB, Inc.
$84
Celgene Corporation
$83
Biofrontera Inc.
$80
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$76
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$72
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$70
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$66
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Journey Medical Corporation
$53
Organogenesis Inc.
$27
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$25
Mission Pharmacal Company
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
545
Per 100K population
33.0
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY
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. Dang is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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. Dang experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dang performed 3,800 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. Dang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dang received a total of $11,253 from 47 companies across 596 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. Dang's costs compare to other opticians in Pleasanton?
Dr. Dang's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Dang) 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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