Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Karin Harp, MD
Dermatology · Westlake Village, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Harp 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. Harp
Dr. Karin Harp is a dermatology specialist in Westlake Village, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harp performed 2,276 Medicare services across 1,225 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harp received a total of $14,730 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 520 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. Harp 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 50% volume in CA
$14,730 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,276
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for dermatology
1,225
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~120 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. |
928 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
311 | $70 | $179 |
| 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. |
275 | $45 | $138 |
| 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. |
146 | $103 | $254 |
| 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. |
100 | $90 | $237 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
69 | $83 | $213 |
| 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. |
66 | $47 | $113 |
| 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. |
48 | $305 | $704 |
| 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. |
44 | $64 | $212 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
42 | $130 | $304 |
| 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. |
33 | $92 | $221 |
| 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. |
32 | $139 | $292 |
| 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. |
28 | $96 | $255 |
| 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. |
26 | $73 | $241 |
| 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. |
26 | $135 | $326 |
| 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. |
25 | $46 | $105 |
| 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. |
25 | $555 | $1,387 |
| 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 | $227 | $630 |
| 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. |
14 | $243 | $954 |
| 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. |
13 | $116 | $286 |
| 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. |
11 | $102 | $258 |
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 ↗$14,730
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,104/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
520
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
$11,436 (77.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,946 (13.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,347 (9.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,769
2023
$2,770
2022
$1,693
2021
$2,982
2020
$1,141
2019
$1,102
2018
$2,273
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$889
ABBVIE INC.
$803
GENZYME CORPORATION
$248
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$185
LEO Pharma Inc.
$82
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$68
PFIZER INC.
$67
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
Incyte Corporation
$40
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$39
Organogenesis Inc.
$39
Amgen Inc.
$32
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
UCB, Inc.
$29
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,842
Allergan Inc.
$1,696
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$1,640
Allergan, Inc.
$1,184
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$1,023
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$772
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$690
GENZYME CORPORATION
$687
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$427
LEO Pharma Inc.
$413
PFIZER INC.
$391
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$390
Merz North America, Inc.
$351
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$339
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$308
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$263
Lilly USA, LLC
$217
Incyte Corporation
$214
Amgen Inc.
$170
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$147
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$146
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$142
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
AbbVie Inc.
$99
Almirall LLC
$98
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$95
Biofrontera Inc.
$91
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$87
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$78
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Journey Medical Corporation
$66
Genentech USA, Inc.
$61
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$44
Organogenesis Inc.
$39
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$35
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$34
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
EPI Health, LLC
$31
UCB, Inc.
$29
Sandoz Inc.
$23
Celgene Corporation
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$11
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · 20% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BIAFINE · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYGNUS DUAL · Cabtreo · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Erivedge · Exelderm · FINACEA · HYLATOPIC EMOLLIENT · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KYBELLA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · NAFTIN · ODOMZO · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sitavig · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Veltin · Verdeso · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · Xeomin · Xolegel · ZILXI · Zoryve
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
140
Per 100K population
16.7
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
5.3 mi
5.3 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. Harp is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Harp experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harp performed 928 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. Harp receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harp received a total of $14,730 from 47 companies across 520 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. Harp's costs compare to other dermatologists in Westlake Village?
Dr. Harp's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Harp) 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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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.
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