Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ritu Batra, MD MPH
Dermatopathology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Batra
Dr. Ritu Batra is a dermatopathology physician in Santa Monica, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Batra performed 3,349 Medicare services across 2,120 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Batra received a total of $53,653 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatopathology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Batra 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 50% volume in CA
$53,653 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,349
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for dermatopathology physician
2,120
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 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. |
528 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
520 | $72 | $205 |
| 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. |
418 | $95 | $279 |
| 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. |
406 | $33 | $150 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
276 | $83 | $180 |
| 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. |
163 | $146 | $345 |
| 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. |
145 | $55 | $150 |
| 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. |
100 | $599 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
94 | $44 | $101 |
| 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. |
92 | $107 | $220 |
| Fungal culture, yeast A laboratory test that grows and identifies yeast or fungal organisms from a sample to determine if an infection is present. |
72 | $10 | $25 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 66 | $372 | $900 |
| 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. |
51 | $560 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
49 | $77 | $245 |
| 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. |
48 | $114 | $365 |
| 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. |
37 | $381 | $650 |
| 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. |
37 | $421 | $740 |
| 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. |
31 | $45 | $125 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
28 | $54 | $105 |
| 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. |
28 | $357 | $620 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
27 | $128 | $200 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
27 | $280 | $510 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
21 | $1 | $25 |
| 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. |
20 | $162 | $275 |
| 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. |
19 | $670 | $1,075 |
| 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. |
17 | $357 | $860 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
15 | $44 | $105 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $880 | $1,700 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
15.7% medium
83.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$53,653
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,942/year across 6 years
Top 2% in CA for dermatopathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
85
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24,727 (46.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,307 (28.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,619 (25.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,523
2023
$24,398
2022
$15,538
2021
$170
2019
$659
2018
$364
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$12,282
Amgen Inc.
$54
Incyte Corporation
$51
Journey Medical Corporation
$43
PFIZER INC.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$18
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Incyte Corporation
$39,580
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$12,282
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$618
Amgen Inc.
$285
Allergan, Inc.
$274
PFIZER INC.
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
AbbVie Inc.
$54
Journey Medical Corporation
$43
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
LEO Pharma Inc.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Biofrontera Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Mission Pharmacal Company
$19
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$15
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · Avar · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · COSENTYX · Clindacin ETZ · DAXI · DAXXIFY · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Enhertu · GARDASIL · JUBLIA · OPZELURA · Otezla · Prolia · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · VTAMA · Winlevi
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 →
The majority of payments (46%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatopathology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for dermatopathology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatopathology physicians within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
0.2
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. Batra is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Batra experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Batra performed 528 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. Batra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Batra received a total of $53,653 from 21 companies across 85 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. Batra's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Santa Monica?
Dr. Batra's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Batra) 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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