Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Farnaz Gaminchi, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · West Hills, 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. Gaminchi
Dr. Farnaz Gaminchi is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in West Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gaminchi performed 14,825 Medicare services across 5,357 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gaminchi received a total of $6,501 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 144 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery 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. Gaminchi 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 6% volume in CA
$6,501 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,825
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
5,357
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~780 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. |
2,212 | $6 | $20 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
1,600 | $169 | $236 |
| 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. |
1,526 | $256 | $434 |
| 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. |
1,469 | $39 | $71 |
| 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. |
1,243 | $75 | $119 |
| 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. |
1,192 | $101 | $153 |
| 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. |
830 | $81 | $150 |
| 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. |
617 | $39 | $90 |
| 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. |
405 | $150 | $300 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
243 | $164 | $287 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
242 | $70 | $126 |
| 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. |
174 | $307 | $451 |
| 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. |
168 | $88 | $250 |
| Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease, less than 250 sq cm This procedure uses a laser to treat inflammatory skin conditions covering an area smaller than 250 square centimeters. |
164 | $142 | $225 |
| 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. |
154 | $116 | $250 |
| 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. |
154 | $262 | $500 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 149 | $380 | $575 |
| 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. |
149 | $48 | $137 |
| Shaving of skin growth, more than 2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface with a blade. This procedure is performed on the body, arms, or legs when the growth exceeds 2.0 centimeters. |
117 | $109 | $200 |
| 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. |
108 | $124 | $250 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 103 | $60 | $101 |
| 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. |
89 | $47 | $120 |
| 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. |
87 | $321 | $1,000 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
84 | $35 | $72 |
| 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. |
83 | $35 | $71 |
| Full body photograph A photographic image capturing the patient's entire body. |
76 | $66 | $102 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 75 | $99 | $175 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
73 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
72 | $83 | $152 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
69 | $82 | $124 |
| 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. |
68 | $104 | $175 |
| 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. |
58 | $97 | $175 |
| 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. |
57 | $62 | $109 |
| 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. |
55 | $99 | $160 |
| 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. |
51 | $80 | $115 |
| 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. |
51 | $339 | $550 |
| 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. |
47 | $366 | $575 |
| 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. |
43 | $45 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
42 | $125 | $185 |
| 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. |
40 | $640 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
38 | $75 | $145 |
| Shaving of skin growth, larger than 2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a skin growth by shaving it off. It is performed on areas such as the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals when the growth exceeds 2.0 cm in size. |
35 | $96 | $240 |
| 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. |
34 | $127 | $500 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
34 | $240 | $350 |
| 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. |
33 | $365 | $500 |
| 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. |
31 | $72 | $110 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
31 | $122 | $225 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face or mouth, larger than 2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth being removed is larger than 2.0 centimeters in size. |
30 | $158 | $275 |
| Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area. |
28 | $41 | $75 |
| 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. |
26 | $112 | $450 |
| 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. |
25 | $82 | $250 |
| 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. |
23 | $343 | $1,000 |
| Skin and tissue graft creation This procedure involves harvesting skin and underlying tissue from one area of the body to be transplanted to another area for coverage or reconstruction. |
22 | $888 | $1,650 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
22 | $141 | $345 |
| Intermediate radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the intermediate-level planning for radiation therapy treatment. |
20 | $94 | $164 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 2 areas This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for two distinct treatment areas. |
20 | $420 | $720 |
| 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. |
18 | $54 | $105 |
| 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. |
17 | $103 | $200 |
| 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. |
17 | $370 | $850 |
| 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. |
16 | $96 | $300 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
15 | $600 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
14 | $280 | $450 |
| 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. |
13 | $115 | $192 |
| 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. |
12 | $770 | $1,300 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $154 | $263 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
38.7% medium
61.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,501
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $929/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
144
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
$3,393 (52.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$2,570 (39.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$537 (8.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$505
2023
$3,270
2022
$476
2021
$282
2020
$422
2019
$1,061
2018
$484
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
ABBVIE INC.
$87
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$57
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Amgen Inc.
$25
Incyte Corporation
$25
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$2,588
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$829
GENZYME CORPORATION
$407
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$238
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$236
ABBVIE INC.
$232
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$214
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$206
PFIZER INC.
$156
Allergan Inc.
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$121
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$115
EPI Health, LLC
$112
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$104
Incyte Corporation
$91
Merz North America, Inc.
$83
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Amgen Inc.
$56
LEO Pharma Inc.
$51
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$38
Journey Medical Corporation
$30
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$29
Biofrontera Inc.
$25
Almirall LLC
$24
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$23
Organogenesis Inc.
$23
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$22
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$18
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ADBRY · AKLIEF · Absorica LD · Ameluz · Apligraf · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · COSENTYX · Clindacin ETZ · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · FINACEA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Impoyz · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · NAFTIN · ODOMZO · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Otezla · QBREXZA · Restrata Wound Matrix · SKYRIZI · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · Verdeso · Winlevi · Xeomin
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 (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCLA WEST VALLEY 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. Gaminchi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Gaminchi experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gaminchi performed 2,212 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. Gaminchi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gaminchi received a total of $6,501 from 36 companies across 144 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. Gaminchi's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in West Hills?
Dr. Gaminchi's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Gaminchi) 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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