Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christine Kilcline, M.D.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed 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. Kilcline
Dr. Christine Kilcline is a pediatric dermatology physician in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kilcline performed 38,308 Medicare services across 4,679 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kilcline received a total of $16,219 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric dermatology 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. Kilcline 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 7% volume in CA
$16,219 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗38,308
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for pediatric dermatology physician
4,679
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 30,600 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
2,286 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
1,776 | $63 | $152 |
| 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. |
819 | $41 | $116 |
| 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. |
665 | $87 | $200 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
479 | $72 | $178 |
| 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. |
477 | $91 | $215 |
| 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. |
275 | $41 | $96 |
| 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. |
181 | $68 | $188 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
123 | $181 | $412 |
| 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. |
121 | $43 | $88 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
63 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
56 | $113 | $278 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
54 | $31 | $99 |
| 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. |
42 | $494 | $1,175 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 32 | $106 | $232 |
| 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. |
32 | $138 | $309 |
| 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. |
30 | $103 | $258 |
| 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. |
29 | $39 | $123 |
| 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. |
28 | $133 | $293 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 25 | $351 | $717 |
| 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. |
24 | $241 | $502 |
| 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. |
15 | $249 | $814 |
| 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. |
13 | $88 | $220 |
| 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. |
13 | $128 | $424 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
13 | $207 | $460 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
13 | $60 | $168 |
| 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. |
12 | $234 | $528 |
| 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. |
12 | $310 | $735 |
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 ↗$16,219
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,317/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for pediatric dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
320
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
$8,044 (49.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,069 (37.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,106 (13.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,931
2023
$4,396
2022
$5,124
2021
$823
2020
$2,635
2019
$854
2018
$455
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$332
ABBVIE INC.
$312
PFIZER INC.
$201
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$187
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$153
Organogenesis Inc.
$122
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$95
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$88
Biofrontera Inc.
$83
UCB, Inc.
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$54
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$26
Amgen Inc.
$22
Incyte Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Incyte Corporation
$5,967
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,437
ABBVIE INC.
$934
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$775
Merz North America, Inc.
$601
Lilly USA, LLC
$549
UCB, Inc.
$546
PFIZER INC.
$483
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$436
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$415
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$372
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$329
AbbVie Inc.
$323
Organogenesis Inc.
$271
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$199
Biofrontera Inc.
$161
AbbVie, Inc.
$152
LEO Pharma Inc.
$133
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$126
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
Amgen Inc.
$120
Allergan, Inc.
$99
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$95
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$90
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$50
Journey Medical Corporation
$49
Celgene Corporation
$47
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
Organon LLC
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
EPI Health, LLC
$29
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AFFINITY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · Exelderm · HADLIMA · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HEMANGEOL · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Tremfya · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · XEOMIN · Xeomin · 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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Pediatric dermatology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
FRENCH HOSPITAL 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. Kilcline is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Kilcline experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kilcline performed 30,600 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Kilcline receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kilcline received a total of $16,219 from 37 companies across 320 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. Kilcline's costs compare to other pediatric dermatology physicians in San Luis Obispo?
Dr. Kilcline's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Kilcline) 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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