Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Wickwire, MD
Dermatology · Redondo Beach, 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. Wickwire 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. Wickwire
Dr. William Wickwire is a dermatology specialist in Redondo Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wickwire performed 7,818 Medicare services across 3,757 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wickwire received a total of $5,726 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 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. Wickwire 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 13% volume in CA
$5,726 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,818
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for dermatology
3,757
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~391 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. |
2,610 | $5 | $8 |
| 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. |
925 | $64 | $102 |
| 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. |
826 | $61 | $106 |
| 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. |
747 | $90 | $132 |
| 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. |
703 | $30 | $98 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
636 | $1 | $2 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
345 | $62 | $121 |
| 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. |
192 | $92 | $144 |
| 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. |
137 | $77 | $124 |
| 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. |
110 | $43 | $66 |
| 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. |
109 | $44 | $66 |
| 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. |
77 | $104 | $185 |
| Destruction of eyelid margin growth, 1.0 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located on the margin of the eyelid that measures 1.0 centimeter or smaller. |
60 | $191 | $252 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
59 | $31 | $68 |
| 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. |
43 | $136 | $204 |
| 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. |
39 | $101 | $280 |
| 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. |
34 | $92 | $146 |
| 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. |
26 | $341 | $477 |
| Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area. |
25 | $32 | $63 |
| 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. |
25 | $370 | $503 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
23 | $49 | $120 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
22 | $48 | $83 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
18 | $131 | $251 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 16 | $105 | $155 |
| 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. |
11 | $417 | $667 |
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 ↗$5,726
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $818/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
205
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
$5,726 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,095
2023
$1,408
2022
$691
2021
$80
2020
$112
2019
$1,322
2018
$1,018
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$304
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$154
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$154
Amgen Inc.
$98
Incyte Corporation
$60
UCB, Inc.
$50
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$49
Biofrontera Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Krystal Biotech Inc
$25
LEO Pharma Inc.
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$934
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$524
GENZYME CORPORATION
$443
AbbVie, Inc.
$369
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$334
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$302
Celgene Corporation
$250
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$245
Incyte Corporation
$242
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$240
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$213
Amgen Inc.
$211
UCB, Inc.
$196
Lilly USA, LLC
$169
ABBVIE INC.
$165
LEO Pharma Inc.
$130
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$118
AbbVie Inc.
$96
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$77
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
Biofrontera Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$36
Krystal Biotech Inc
$25
Novum Pharma, LLC
$23
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$20
DERMIRA, INC.
$19
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ADBRY · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · BLU-U · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · Novacort · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Xolair
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
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. Wickwire is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% 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. Wickwire experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wickwire performed 2,610 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. Wickwire receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wickwire received a total of $5,726 from 33 companies across 205 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. Wickwire's costs compare to other dermatologists in Redondo Beach?
Dr. Wickwire's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Wickwire) 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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