Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Susan Wolf, M.D.
Dermatology · San Mateo, 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. Wolf 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. Wolf
Dr. Susan Wolf is a dermatology specialist in San Mateo, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wolf performed 4,360 Medicare services across 2,062 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wolf received a total of $15,596 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 630 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. Wolf 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 28% volume in CA
$15,596 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,360
Medicare services
Top 28% in CA for dermatology
2,062
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~218 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. |
2,183 | $7 | $15 |
| 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. |
876 | $74 | $165 |
| 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. |
641 | $53 | $130 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
156 | $90 | $209 |
| 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. |
108 | $86 | $205 |
| 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. |
71 | $50 | $105 |
| 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. |
60 | $105 | $235 |
| 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. |
43 | $51 | $105 |
| 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. |
41 | $106 | $225 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
25 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
24 | $113 | $235 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
21 | $156 | $375 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
20 | $38 | $110 |
| 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. |
19 | $281 | $605 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm | 18 | $179 | $405 |
| 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. |
16 | $167 | $345 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 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 is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
15 | $132 | $600 |
| 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. |
12 | $166 | $325 |
| 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. |
11 | $129 | $260 |
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 ↗$15,596
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,228/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
630
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
$14,640 (93.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$956 (6.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,423
2023
$2,669
2022
$2,186
2021
$1,624
2020
$770
2019
$3,009
2018
$2,916
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$497
Lilly USA, LLC
$316
LEO Pharma Inc.
$220
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$213
UCB, Inc.
$206
PFIZER INC.
$181
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$147
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$126
Incyte Corporation
$105
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$90
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
GENZYME CORPORATION
$75
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$69
Amgen Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 42.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,648
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,379
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,222
LEO Pharma Inc.
$1,206
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$956
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$914
ABBVIE INC.
$821
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$808
AbbVie Inc.
$796
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$719
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$693
AbbVie, Inc.
$651
GENZYME CORPORATION
$581
UCB, Inc.
$577
Incyte Corporation
$375
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$282
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$268
Amgen Inc.
$231
Celgene Corporation
$172
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$147
Allergan, Inc.
$134
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$120
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$107
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$100
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
EPI Health, LLC
$45
Mission Pharmacal Company
$41
Journey Medical Corporation
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$33
DERMIRA, INC.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Almirall LLC
$22
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$16
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EFUDEX · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · EVLT · Enbrel · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · ODOMZO · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · Ovace · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Winlevi · XOLAIR · Xolair · Zonalon · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
384
Per 100K population
51.5
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Wolf is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, 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. Wolf experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wolf performed 2,183 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. Wolf receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wolf received a total of $15,596 from 42 companies across 630 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. Wolf's costs compare to other dermatologists in San Mateo?
Dr. Wolf's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Wolf) 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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