Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Litak, MD
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Litak
Dr. Jason Litak is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Santa Monica, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Litak performed 4,765 Medicare services across 2,716 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Litak received a total of $4,809 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 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. Litak 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 39% volume in CA
$4,809 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,765
Medicare services
Top 39% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
2,716
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~265 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. |
1,412 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
560 | $31 | $42 |
| 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. |
475 | $67 | $106 |
| 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. |
382 | $38 | $78 |
| 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. |
295 | $548 | $785 |
| 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. |
202 | $101 | $146 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
185 | $66 | $121 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 125 | $366 | $483 |
| 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. |
123 | $83 | $136 |
| 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. |
107 | $46 | $66 |
| 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 | $450 | $739 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
85 | $80 | $146 |
| 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. |
67 | $244 | $356 |
| 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. |
64 | $45 | $60 |
| 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. |
60 | $85 | $126 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
53 | $9 | $15 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
52 | $99 | $165 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 48 | $250 | $370 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
29 | $88 | $141 |
| 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. |
26 | $116 | $185 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
25 | $241 | $335 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
24 | $93 | $167 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
23 | $246 | $360 |
| 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. |
21 | $202 | $310 |
| 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. |
20 | $98 | $150 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm | 20 | $304 | $425 |
| 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. |
19 | $121 | $285 |
| 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. |
19 | $357 | $460 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
17 | $39 | $71 |
| 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. |
17 | $575 | $884 |
| 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. |
17 | $150 | $200 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
15 | $82 | $151 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
14 | $53 | $125 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
13 | $266 | $390 |
| 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. |
13 | $37 | $85 |
| 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. |
12 | $77 | $205 |
| 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. |
12 | $124 | $320 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure. |
11 | $52 | $70 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
6.0% medium
93.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,809
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $687/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
206
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
$4,780 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$992
2023
$1,079
2022
$1,138
2021
$475
2020
$309
2019
$375
2018
$442
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$220
ABBVIE INC.
$210
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$142
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$82
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$66
UCB, Inc.
$56
Incyte Corporation
$47
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$47
LEO Pharma Inc.
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Almirall LLC
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 57.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$850
ABBVIE INC.
$686
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$562
GENZYME CORPORATION
$451
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$235
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$190
LEO Pharma Inc.
$152
UCB, Inc.
$144
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$143
Incyte Corporation
$119
PFIZER INC.
$109
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
Amgen Inc.
$89
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$83
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$79
Mission Pharmacal Company
$76
Sandoz Inc.
$69
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$66
Almirall LLC
$64
AbbVie Inc.
$49
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$42
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$40
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$35
Celltrion USA Inc.
$30
EPI Health, LLC
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Celgene Corporation
$20
Journey Medical Corporation
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · Avar · BOTOX · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Ecoza · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Otezla · Ovace · PICATO · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · YUFLYMA · 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 (99%) 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
25
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
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. Litak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Litak experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Litak performed 1,412 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. Litak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Litak received a total of $4,809 from 36 companies across 206 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. Litak's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Santa Monica?
Dr. Litak's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Litak) 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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