Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Geover Fernandez, MD
Dermatology · Redondo 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Geover Fernandez is a dermatology specialist in Redondo Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fernandez performed 15,066 Medicare services across 6,940 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fernandez received a total of $13,697 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 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. Fernandez 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
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$13,697 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,066
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for dermatology
6,940
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~793 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. |
4,020 | $57 | $270 |
| 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. |
2,709 | $5 | $21 |
| 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. |
1,235 | $68 | $287 |
| 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. |
1,233 | $43 | $170 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
1,161 | $79 | $335 |
| 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. |
736 | $35 | $209 |
| 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. |
502 | $571 | $1,810 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 502 | $354 | $1,124 |
| 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. |
427 | $97 | $406 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
322 | $156 | $498 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
306 | $234 | $921 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
300 | $36 | $140 |
| 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. |
180 | $514 | $1,743 |
| 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. |
164 | $84 | $353 |
| 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. |
161 | $337 | $1,087 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
108 | $306 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
102 | $232 | $942 |
| 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. |
90 | $139 | $527 |
| 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. |
63 | $132 | $526 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
60 | $158 | $593 |
| 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. |
56 | $92 | $367 |
| 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. |
54 | $201 | $889 |
| 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. |
54 | $43 | $172 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
53 | $51 | $318 |
| 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. |
43 | $170 | $782 |
| 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. |
41 | $235 | $992 |
| 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. |
38 | $112 | $556 |
| 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. |
37 | $99 | $476 |
| 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. |
37 | $118 | $562 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
29 | $1 | $7 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
27 | $33 | $180 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
24 | $103 | $637 |
| 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. |
20 | $308 | $1,306 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 20 | $56 | $212 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 17 | $114 | $604 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
17 | $112 | $468 |
| Lip biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the lip for laboratory examination. |
16 | $98 | $403 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
15 | $10 | $50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
14 | $8 | $28 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 1.1-2.0 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 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
13 | $107 | $590 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth on trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that is 0.5 centimeters or smaller in size. |
13 | $53 | $301 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
12 | $108 | $420 |
| 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. |
12 | $268 | $1,466 |
| Destruction of small cancerous skin growth on face or mouth This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring 0.5 centimeters or less located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
12 | $86 | $381 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
11 | $132 | $581 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
23.5% medium
75.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,697
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,957/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
427
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
$8,320 (60.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,312 (38.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$65 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,688
2023
$1,585
2022
$1,169
2021
$601
2020
$388
2019
$6,962
2018
$1,304
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$582
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$215
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$148
GENZYME CORPORATION
$135
Amgen Inc.
$127
Incyte Corporation
$112
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$59
Lilly USA, LLC
$56
Biofrontera Inc.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
UCB, Inc.
$20
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Organogenesis Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,312
ABBVIE INC.
$1,440
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$842
Amgen Inc.
$571
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$547
AbbVie, Inc.
$421
PFIZER INC.
$395
Celgene Corporation
$367
GENZYME CORPORATION
$360
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$354
Incyte Corporation
$334
UCB, Inc.
$225
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$212
AbbVie Inc.
$186
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$158
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$156
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$148
LEO Pharma Inc.
$144
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$124
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$107
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$107
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$104
Allergan Inc.
$95
Seagen Inc.
$85
Lilly USA, LLC
$80
Biofrontera Inc.
$78
Exelixis Inc.
$73
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$59
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
Genentech USA, Inc.
$38
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$37
TESARO, Inc.
$33
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$20
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Organogenesis Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.4% 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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
402
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Fernandez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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. Fernandez experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fernandez performed 4,020 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. Fernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fernandez received a total of $13,697 from 51 companies across 427 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. Fernandez's costs compare to other dermatologists in Redondo Beach?
Dr. Fernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Fernandez) 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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