Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carmelo Plateroti, D.O.
Dermatology · Templeton, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Plateroti
Dr. Carmelo Plateroti is a dermatology specialist in Templeton, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Plateroti performed 24,006 Medicare services across 10,004 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plateroti received a total of $11,466 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 434 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. Plateroti 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 2% volume in CA
$11,466 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,006
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for dermatology
10,004
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,263 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. |
9,041 | $6 | $11 |
| 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. |
3,970 | $62 | $143 |
| 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. |
2,162 | $38 | $109 |
| 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. |
1,596 | $82 | $187 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
1,000 | $157 | $300 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
960 | $234 | $450 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
928 | $36 | $69 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
357 | $66 | $167 |
| 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. |
280 | $77 | $200 |
| 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. |
253 | $131 | $275 |
| 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. |
242 | $484 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
208 | $56 | $168 |
| 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. |
192 | $129 | $290 |
| 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. |
191 | $69 | $176 |
| 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. |
191 | $87 | $201 |
| 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. |
185 | $40 | $90 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
178 | $156 | $298 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 146 | $356 | $671 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
125 | $76 | $144 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
110 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
105 | $77 | $225 |
| 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. |
103 | $96 | $224 |
| 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. |
93 | $73 | $192 |
| 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. |
90 | $43 | $82 |
| 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. |
86 | $70 | $202 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
85 | $35 | $92 |
| 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. |
78 | $242 | $762 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 69 | $97 | $217 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 68 | $56 | $107 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 60 | $139 | $306 |
| 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. |
59 | $92 | $202 |
| 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. |
53 | $305 | $691 |
| 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. |
49 | $103 | $241 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
43 | $59 | $174 |
| 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. |
40 | $306 | $647 |
| Simple radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the initial planning phase for radiation therapy treatment. It includes the setup and configuration required to prepare for delivering radiation to a specific area. |
37 | $56 | $110 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
34 | $72 | $227 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
34 | $105 | $203 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
34 | $109 | $204 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
31 | $12 | $23 |
| 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. |
29 | $91 | $207 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
28 | $62 | $138 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
28 | $2 | $4 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
27 | $55 | $157 |
| Complicated wound repair, trunk, each additional 5 cm or less This procedure involves a complex repair of a wound on the trunk, performed in addition to the primary repair. It covers each additional 5.0 cm or less of wound length. |
26 | $96 | $230 |
| 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. |
24 | $122 | $449 |
| 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. |
23 | $78 | $279 |
| 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. |
23 | $220 | $517 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
22 | $146 | $332 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
20 | $121 | $271 |
| 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 | $106 | $397 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
19 | $31 | $62 |
| 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. |
18 | $80 | $320 |
| 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. |
17 | $135 | $313 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
17 | $143 | $292 |
| 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. |
17 | $104 | $260 |
| 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. |
16 | $147 | $500 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
14 | $109 | $255 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
14 | $918 | $1,722 |
| 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. |
14 | $552 | $1,036 |
| 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. |
13 | $588 | $1,212 |
| 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. |
12 | $653 | $1,225 |
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 ↗$11,466
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,638/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
434
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
$11,466 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,450
2023
$2,211
2022
$1,984
2021
$1,317
2020
$823
2019
$1,645
2018
$1,037
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$811
GENZYME CORPORATION
$246
PFIZER INC.
$228
Lilly USA, LLC
$220
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$161
Organogenesis Inc.
$145
Incyte Corporation
$138
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$103
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$78
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$72
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
UCB, Inc.
$45
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$24
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,974
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,050
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$947
Lilly USA, LLC
$923
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$562
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$560
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$543
UCB, Inc.
$498
PFIZER INC.
$487
AbbVie Inc.
$356
AbbVie, Inc.
$354
Allergan, Inc.
$354
Allergan Inc.
$320
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$297
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$279
Incyte Corporation
$272
Amgen Inc.
$231
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$167
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$155
Genentech USA, Inc.
$154
Organogenesis Inc.
$145
Celgene Corporation
$109
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$72
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$54
Biofrontera Inc.
$53
Almirall LLC
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
LEO Pharma Inc.
$37
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Journey Medical Corporation
$28
DERMIRA, INC.
$23
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$21
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
EPI Health, LLC
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · AFFINITY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Klisyri · LITFULO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XOLAIR · Xolair · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
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. Plateroti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Plateroti experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Plateroti performed 9,041 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. Plateroti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Plateroti received a total of $11,466 from 40 companies across 434 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. Plateroti's costs compare to other dermatologists in Templeton?
Dr. Plateroti's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Plateroti) 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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