Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Milligan, MD
Dermatology · Rancho Mirage, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Milligan
Dr. Michael Milligan is a dermatology specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Milligan performed 17,350 Medicare services across 6,238 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Milligan received a total of $4,116 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 174 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. Milligan 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 3% volume in CA
$4,116 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,350
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for dermatology
6,238
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~868 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. |
10,644 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
2,717 | $43 | $85 |
| 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. |
818 | $65 | $135 |
| 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. |
775 | $27 | $125 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
517 | $69 | $217 |
| 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. |
254 | $120 | $200 |
| 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. |
243 | $537 | $1,446 |
| 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. |
174 | $75 | $165 |
| 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. |
164 | $78 | $135 |
| 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. |
136 | $39 | $115 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 106 | $343 | $868 |
| 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. |
101 | $121 | $239 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 94 | $136 | $676 |
| 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. |
93 | $37 | $94 |
| 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. |
90 | $178 | $651 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
81 | $85 | $180 |
| 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. |
51 | $462 | $761 |
| 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. |
39 | $154 | $675 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
36 | $76 | $261 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
30 | $120 | $616 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
30 | $19 | $65 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
26 | $36 | $117 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
22 | $24 | $85 |
| 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. |
19 | $119 | $300 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
18 | $71 | $171 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
17 | $49 | $127 |
| Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin. |
15 | $54 | $160 |
| 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. |
15 | $319 | $518 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
13 | $128 | $200 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
12 | $140 | $240 |
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
3.7% medium
96.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,116
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $588/year across 7 years
Top 32% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
174
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
$4,116 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$554
2023
$581
2022
$776
2021
$731
2020
$400
2019
$437
2018
$636
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$192
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$87
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$642
ABBVIE INC.
$526
Amgen Inc.
$443
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$408
AbbVie Inc.
$375
GENZYME CORPORATION
$323
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$203
PFIZER INC.
$181
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
LEO Pharma Inc.
$153
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$105
Celgene Corporation
$89
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Almirall LLC
$49
UCB, Inc.
$44
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMZEEQ · Avar · BRYHALI · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · Ilumya · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · Otezla · PICATO · Poteligeo · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · XTRAC · YCANTH
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
14
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
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. Milligan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Milligan experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Milligan performed 10,644 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. Milligan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Milligan received a total of $4,116 from 26 companies across 174 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. Milligan's costs compare to other dermatologists in Rancho Mirage?
Dr. Milligan's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Milligan) 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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