Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pedram Ghasri, M.D.
Dermatology · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghasri
Dr. Pedram Ghasri is a dermatology specialist in Tarzana, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghasri performed 9,776 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghasri received a total of $15,540 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 754 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ghasri 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$15,540 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,776
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
2,694 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,266 | $112 | $211 |
| Puraply AM application per square centimeter Application of Puraply AM dressing to the skin. The charge is calculated based on the surface area treated. |
1,080 | $83 | $150 |
| 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. |
868 | $79 | $157 |
| 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. |
551 | $155 | $232 |
| 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. |
546 | $48 | $117 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
530 | $84 | $160 |
| 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. |
397 | $97 | $194 |
| 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. |
234 | $47 | $90 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 222 | $123 | $186 |
| 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. |
207 | $100 | $185 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
124 | $53 | $125 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 110 | $380 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
103 | $101 | $200 |
| 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. |
99 | $358 | $1,200 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
81 | $40 | $85 |
| 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. |
69 | $340 | $513 |
| 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. |
67 | $317 | $700 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
62 | $90 | $350 |
| 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. |
58 | $815 | $1,400 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
56 | $1 | $29 |
| 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. |
54 | $450 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
50 | $365 | $600 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
48 | $127 | $377 |
| 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. |
42 | $144 | $210 |
| Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
31 | $779 | $1,200 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
28 | $71 | $173 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
22 | $192 | $290 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
18 | $97 | $400 |
| 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. |
17 | $127 | $500 |
| 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. |
16 | $79 | $250 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
14 | $895 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
12 | $377 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.5% high complexity
10.8% medium
88.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,540
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,220/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.
59
Companies
754
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,681
2023
$2,595
2022
$1,851
2021
$1,602
2020
$1,670
2019
$1,837
2018
$3,304
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$445
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$256
GENZYME CORPORATION
$211
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$207
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$199
Incyte Corporation
$167
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$162
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$138
PFIZER INC.
$132
Amgen Inc.
$109
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$91
Lilly USA, LLC
$88
Journey Medical Corporation
$66
Organogenesis Inc.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
UCB, Inc.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$54
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$48
LEO Pharma Inc.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Almirall LLC
$21
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$1,997
ABBVIE INC.
$1,043
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$898
GENZYME CORPORATION
$878
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$860
LEO Pharma Inc.
$847
AbbVie Inc.
$828
PFIZER INC.
$700
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$683
Incyte Corporation
$605
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$516
Amgen Inc.
$512
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$450
3M Company
$450
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$345
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$320
Merz North America, Inc.
$275
Lilly USA, LLC
$273
AbbVie, Inc.
$272
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$268
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$241
Journey Medical Corporation
$175
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$171
Almirall LLC
$153
Biofrontera Inc.
$148
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$133
Allergan Inc.
$121
EPI Health, LLC
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Allergan, Inc.
$81
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Organogenesis Inc.
$65
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
UCB, Inc.
$57
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$54
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Genentech USA, Inc.
$53
DERMIRA, INC.
$50
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Celgene Corporation
$40
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$40
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Promius Pharma LLC
$27
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$27
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$23
Sandoz Inc.
$21
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$19
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$16
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
iCAD, Inc
$14
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · 20% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · AXXENT SURFACE CONTROLLER · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BLU-U · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYGNUS DUAL · Cabtreo · Ceracade · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Codran Tape · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · FINACEA · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · Integra · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Sivextro · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · Xeomin · Xolegel · YCANTH · ZILXI · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
406
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Ghasri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ghasri experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghasri performed 2,694 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ghasri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghasri received a total of $15,540 from 59 companies across 754 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ghasri's costs compare to other dermatologists in Tarzana?
Dr. Ghasri's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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?
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