Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Galina Makovoz, M.D.

Dermatology · West Hollywood, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7607 SANTA MONICA BLVD, West Hollywood, CA 90046
3236505494
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1558351833 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. Makovoz 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. Makovoz

Dr. Galina Makovoz is a dermatology specialist in West Hollywood, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Makovoz performed 2,882 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Makovoz received a total of $2,203 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 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. Makovoz 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in CA $2,203 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,882
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for dermatology
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~144 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
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.
1,277 $76 $115
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
613 $8 $22
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
318 $140 $179
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.
239 $47 $74
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
101 $37 $91
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
99 $12 $70
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
92 $46 $132
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
29 $178 $218
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 26 $20 $43
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
24 $33 $38
Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary
A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care.
21 $179 $199
Routine 12-lead ECG screening
A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report.
17 $12 $52
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.
14 $143 $230
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.
12 $110 $145
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 ↗
$2,203
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $315/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
110
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
$2,203 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$309
2023
$462
2022
$340
2021
$380
2020
$225
2019
$185
2018
$302

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Almatica Pharma LLC
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
PFIZER INC.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 69.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$395
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$262
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$221
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$136
Amgen Inc.
$127
Almatica Pharma LLC
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$117
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Novo Nordisk Inc
$84
PFIZER INC.
$81
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$60
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$36
Allergan Inc.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
Allergan, Inc.
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · GRALISE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LOREEV XR · Licart · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PENNSAID · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · TERIPARATIDE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · Vascepa · ZENPEP · ZORYVE · ZTLido
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

Dermatologists within 10 mi
531
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
2.1 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. Makovoz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, with 20 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. Makovoz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Makovoz performed 1,277 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Makovoz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Makovoz received a total of $2,203 from 26 companies across 110 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. Makovoz's costs compare to other dermatologists in West Hollywood?
Dr. Makovoz's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Makovoz) 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 →
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 →