Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Wang, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Wang 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. Wang
Dr. James Wang is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wang performed 3,080 Medicare services across 1,412 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wang received a total of $33,791 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1216 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. 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. Wang 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 3,080 Medicare services
$33,791 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,080
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
1,412
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
490 | $22 | $33 |
| 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. |
419 | $146 | $240 |
| 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. |
415 | $104 | $155 |
| 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. |
384 | $94 | $180 |
| 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. |
254 | $45 | $75 |
| 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. |
243 | $73 | $120 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
158 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
136 | $12 | $36 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 104 | $109 | $200 |
| 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. |
85 | $6 | $15 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 58 | $380 | $650 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
54 | $138 | $217 |
| 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. |
38 | $85 | $160 |
| 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. |
38 | $138 | $210 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
38 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
33 | $37 | $100 |
| 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. |
33 | $605 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
25 | $49 | $95 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
24 | $114 | $200 |
| 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. |
22 | $133 | $216 |
| 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. |
16 | $424 | $620 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
13 | $129 | $232 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,791
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,827/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
1,216
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
$30,858 (91.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,816 (8.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$117 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,898
2023
$5,427
2022
$6,956
2021
$4,411
2020
$2,791
2019
$4,477
2018
$3,832
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,409
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$529
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$428
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$377
PFIZER INC.
$374
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$328
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$313
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$306
Incyte Corporation
$302
GENZYME CORPORATION
$272
UCB, Inc.
$216
Amgen Inc.
$213
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
Journey Medical Corporation
$113
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$102
LEO Pharma Inc.
$92
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$53
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Incyte Corporation
$3,718
ABBVIE INC.
$2,495
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,416
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,371
PFIZER INC.
$2,317
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,086
AbbVie Inc.
$2,070
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,406
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,282
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,197
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,085
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$959
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$857
EPI Health, LLC
$778
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$730
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$718
UCB, Inc.
$670
Journey Medical Corporation
$659
AbbVie, Inc.
$652
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$631
Almirall LLC
$588
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$582
Amgen Inc.
$494
LEO Pharma Inc.
$462
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$300
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$234
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$209
Promius Pharma LLC
$197
Organogenesis Inc.
$191
Celgene Corporation
$187
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$187
DERMIRA, INC.
$181
Allergan Inc.
$173
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$117
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$55
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$45
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$37
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$32
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$28
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$25
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$23
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Biofrontera Inc.
$22
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Sandoz Inc.
$13
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$8
Top 3 companies account for 25.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Aczone · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Cloderm Cream · Cordran · DAXI · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Exelderm · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · NAFTIN · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PICATO · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sernivo · Sernivo Spray 120ml · Seysara · Sitavig · Sivextro · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XTRAC · 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 →
Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for mohs-micrographic surgery physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Wang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 19 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. Wang experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wang performed 490 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Wang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wang received a total of $33,791 from 52 companies across 1,216 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. Wang's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Dr. Wang's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Wang) 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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