Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stefanie Altmann, DO
Dermatology · Walnut Creek, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Altmann
Dr. Stefanie Altmann is a dermatology specialist in Walnut Creek, CA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Altmann performed 7,029 Medicare services across 4,049 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altmann received a total of $5,269 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 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. Altmann 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.
✓ 7 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$5,269 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,029
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for dermatology
4,049
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,004 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. |
1,863 | $5 | $14 |
| 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. |
553 | $38 | $144 |
| 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. |
507 | $92 | $273 |
| 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. |
482 | $63 | $194 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
477 | $68 | $217 |
| 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. |
412 | $496 | $1,459 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 345 | $345 | $881 |
| 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. |
338 | $42 | $108 |
| 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. |
255 | $135 | $367 |
| 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. |
230 | $210 | $1,024 |
| Kerecis omega3, per square centimeter | 173 | $118 | $155 |
| 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. |
155 | $82 | $242 |
| 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. |
145 | $244 | $923 |
| 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. |
144 | $307 | $782 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
111 | $218 | $587 |
| 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. |
106 | $506 | $1,370 |
| 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. |
85 | $40 | $121 |
| 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. |
72 | $282 | $866 |
| 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. |
70 | $118 | $612 |
| 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. |
60 | $118 | $387 |
| 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. |
55 | $68 | $243 |
| 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. |
52 | $95 | $358 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
46 | $46 | $210 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
42 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
41 | $316 | $846 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
31 | $34 | $124 |
| 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. |
23 | $104 | $532 |
| 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. |
21 | $112 | $284 |
| 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. |
21 | $954 | $2,436 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
21 | $84 | $214 |
| 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. |
19 | $657 | $1,689 |
| 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. |
17 | $855 | $2,183 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
16 | $215 | $1,094 |
| 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. |
16 | $768 | $2,034 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
13 | $33 | $177 |
| 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. |
12 | $102 | $260 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
13.5% medium
85.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,269
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $753/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
121
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
$4,653 (88.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$617 (11.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$763
2023
$385
2022
$1,854
2021
$1,118
2020
$491
2019
$562
2018
$96
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$189
GENZYME CORPORATION
$113
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$62
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$56
Kerecis Limited
$42
UCB, Inc.
$36
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$24
Almirall LLC
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$691
GENZYME CORPORATION
$435
Kerecis Limited
$433
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$392
ABBVIE INC.
$371
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$324
Incyte Corporation
$300
AbbVie Inc.
$290
UCB, Inc.
$275
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$182
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$179
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$166
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$149
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$139
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$129
Genentech USA, Inc.
$128
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$115
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$112
PFIZER INC.
$96
Almirall LLC
$70
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$19
Biofrontera Inc.
$19
DERMIRA, INC.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 29.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AKLIEF · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · AYVAKIT · Ameluz · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · VALCHLOR · 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 →
Most payments (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
227
Per 100K population
19.5
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
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. Altmann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Altmann experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Altmann performed 1,863 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. Altmann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altmann received a total of $5,269 from 30 companies across 121 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. Altmann's costs compare to other dermatologists in Walnut Creek?
Dr. Altmann's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Altmann) 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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