Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Eaton, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · San Diego, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Eaton
Dr. Jeffrey Eaton is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in San Diego, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Eaton performed 1,656 Medicare services across 1,407 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Eaton received a total of $6,436 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 312 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. Eaton 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
▲ 1,656 Medicare services
$6,436 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,656
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,407
Unique beneficiaries
$335
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
347 | $334 | $1,511 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 193 | $374 | $924 |
| 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. |
161 | $659 | $1,665 |
| 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. |
145 | $102 | $281 |
| 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. |
143 | $136 | $361 |
| 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. |
128 | $75 | $198 |
| 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. |
125 | $661 | $1,680 |
| 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. |
103 | $514 | $1,422 |
| 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. |
52 | $256 | $974 |
| 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. |
43 | $360 | $885 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
32 | $167 | $453 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
31 | $40 | $104 |
| 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. |
26 | $619 | $1,545 |
| 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. |
25 | $330 | $1,094 |
| 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. |
21 | $50 | $123 |
| 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. |
19 | $288 | $913 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
17 | $110 | $288 |
| 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. |
17 | $82 | $243 |
| 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. |
16 | $119 | $627 |
| 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. |
12 | $800 | $2,022 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
1.9% medium
95.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,436
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $919/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
312
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
$6,206 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$230 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,384
2023
$860
2022
$765
2021
$1,312
2020
$495
2019
$903
2018
$716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$230
ABBVIE INC.
$220
GENZYME CORPORATION
$219
Amgen Inc.
$126
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$116
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$100
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$72
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$56
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$35
UCB, Inc.
$34
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Journey Medical Corporation
$24
PFIZER INC.
$19
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Biofrontera Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$810
PFIZER INC.
$587
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$458
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$420
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$396
LEO Pharma Inc.
$360
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$319
Genentech USA, Inc.
$286
Stryker Corporation
$285
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$278
ABBVIE INC.
$242
Amgen Inc.
$186
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$148
Incyte Corporation
$145
Almirall LLC
$144
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$131
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
AbbVie Inc.
$95
Optinose US, Inc.
$91
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$89
OptiNose US, Inc.
$84
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$83
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$61
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$56
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$54
Journey Medical Corporation
$46
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$44
Celgene Corporation
$40
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$39
UCB, Inc.
$34
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Neurent Medical Limited
$25
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$23
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Apyx Medical Corporation
$18
Biofrontera Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
DERMIRA, INC.
$15
Misonix Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA LD · ACCLARENT AERA · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Aczone · Avar · BLU-U · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · Cabtreo · DAXXIFY · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · ENTELLUS - XEROGEL NASALEPISTAXIS PACK · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LATERA · LIBTAYO · NA · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · OMNIGRAFT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Otovel · PICATO · PROPEL · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · Restrata Wound Matrix · SKYRIZI · SONOPET IQ · SOOLANTRA · SPIROX - LATERA · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TULA · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xeomin · Xhance · 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
5.3 mi
5.3 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. Eaton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Eaton experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Eaton performed 347 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Eaton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Eaton received a total of $6,436 from 44 companies across 312 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. Eaton's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Eaton's average Medicare payment per service is $335. 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. Eaton) 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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