Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mervin Low, MD

Plastic Surgery · Tustin, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
13217 JAMBOREE RD # 295, Tustin, CA 92782
9492817899
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1982884219 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Low 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. Low

Dr. Mervin Low is a plastic surgery specialist in Tustin, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Low performed 1,804 Medicare services across 547 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Low received a total of $5,262 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. 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. Low 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 8% volume in CA $5,262 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,804
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for plastic surgery
547
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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
Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure.
 856 $45 $100
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
 502 $91 $150
Initial nursing facility care, high complexity
An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes.
 313 $153 $226
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
 67 $203 $325
Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure.
 43 $21 $100
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
 23 $116 $304
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 ↗
$5,262
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,052/year across 5 years
Top 29% in CA for plastic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
30
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
$5,262 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,150
2023
$1,041
2022
$13
2020
$45
2019
$14

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$2,869
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$759
Organogenesis Inc.
$325
BioWound Solutions, Inc.
$105
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Top 3 companies account for 95.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Kerecis Limited
$2,869
ConvaTec Inc.
$763
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$759
Organogenesis Inc.
$362
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$160
Innovation Technologies Inc
$125
BioWound Solutions, Inc.
$105
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX PL · INNOVAMATRIX AC · IRRISEPT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · PICO · PURAPLY AM · Puraply · STRAVIX MESH · Santyl · bio-ConneKt
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.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
124
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.4 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. Low is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), 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. Low experienced with additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Low performed 856 additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm 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. Low receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Low received a total of $5,262 from 9 companies across 30 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. Low's costs compare to other plastic surgerists in Tustin?
Dr. Low's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Low) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →