Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jay Applebaum, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Tustin, 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. Applebaum 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. Applebaum
Dr. Jay Applebaum is a procedural dermatology physician in Tustin, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Applebaum performed 4,425 Medicare services across 1,788 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Applebaum received a total of $11,922 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 558 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural dermatology 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. Applebaum 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 38% volume in CA
$11,922 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,425
Medicare services
Top 38% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
1,788
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~233 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. |
2,010 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
518 | $86 | $169 |
| 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. |
509 | $38 | $117 |
| 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. |
485 | $66 | $127 |
| 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. |
335 | $41 | $81 |
| 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. |
116 | $30 | $95 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
109 | $1 | $4 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
96 | $61 | $152 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
44 | $31 | $83 |
| Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin. |
36 | $36 | $131 |
| 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. |
26 | $101 | $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. |
25 | $146 | $239 |
| 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. |
24 | $154 | $270 |
| 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. |
24 | $69 | $157 |
| 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. |
22 | $11 | $45 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 21 | $92 | $190 |
| Destruction of small cancerous skin growth on face or mouth This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring 0.5 centimeters or less located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
13 | $116 | $211 |
| 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. |
12 | $63 | $97 |
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 ↗$11,922
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,703/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for procedural dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
558
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
$11,922 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,279
2023
$1,635
2022
$2,140
2021
$1,937
2020
$1,341
2019
$1,379
2018
$1,211
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$381
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$365
UCB, Inc.
$211
Amgen Inc.
$199
LEO Pharma Inc.
$188
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$165
GENZYME CORPORATION
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$145
Incyte Corporation
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$93
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,277
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,086
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,027
Lilly USA, LLC
$938
LEO Pharma Inc.
$862
ABBVIE INC.
$858
GENZYME CORPORATION
$822
PFIZER INC.
$821
AbbVie Inc.
$615
Amgen Inc.
$458
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$313
Incyte Corporation
$284
UCB, Inc.
$268
AbbVie, Inc.
$266
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$249
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$225
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$214
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$126
EPI Health, LLC
$126
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$115
Biofrontera Inc.
$108
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$89
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Allergan, Inc.
$50
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$50
Celgene Corporation
$48
DERMIRA, INC.
$44
Sandoz Inc.
$40
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$39
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
Journey Medical Corporation
$34
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$23
Almirall LLC
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Avar · BF-RhodoLED · BOTOX · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DYSPORT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VTAMA · Winlevi · XTRAC · YCANTH · ZILXI
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
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Applebaum is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Applebaum experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Applebaum performed 2,010 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. Applebaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Applebaum received a total of $11,922 from 38 companies across 558 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. Applebaum's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Tustin?
Dr. Applebaum's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Applebaum) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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