Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lucy Chen, M.D.
Dermatology · Bay Harbor Islands, FL
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen
Dr. Lucy Chen is a dermatology specialist in Bay Harbor Islands, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 2,729 Medicare services across 1,743 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $8,137 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 312 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. Chen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ 2,729 Medicare services
$8,137 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 131924 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,729
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in FL for dermatology
1,743
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~210 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. |
645 | $6 | $14 |
| 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. |
455 | $69 | $195 |
| 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. |
238 | $82 | $243 |
| 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. |
231 | $37 | $145 |
| 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. |
183 | $507 | $1,465 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
180 | $62 | $218 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 132 | $347 | $887 |
| 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. |
95 | $44 | $122 |
| 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. |
75 | $42 | $109 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
57 | $95 | $318 |
| 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. |
47 | $89 | $247 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
45 | $1 | $3 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
36 | $36 | $125 |
| 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. |
27 | $130 | $389 |
| 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. |
25 | $511 | $1,373 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
24 | $122 | $617 |
| 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. |
23 | $198 | $926 |
| 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. |
23 | $204 | $1,031 |
| 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. |
22 | $204 | $658 |
| 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. |
20 | $88 | $274 |
| 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 | $53 | $218 |
| 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. |
18 | $77 | $263 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
16 | $181 | $934 |
| 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. |
16 | $307 | $782 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
15 | $193 | $481 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
14 | $167 | $850 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
14 | $54 | $211 |
| 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. |
13 | $115 | $533 |
| 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 | $95 | $272 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 11 | $137 | $689 |
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 ↗$8,137
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,162/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for dermatology
35
Companies
312
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
$7,089 (87.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,048 (12.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,436
2023
$2,189
2022
$1,201
2021
$326
2020
$121
2019
$800
2018
$2,064
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Almirall LLC
$948
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$806
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$683
Allergan, Inc.
$616
AbbVie Inc.
$561
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$545
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$510
ABBVIE INC.
$509
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$347
Lilly USA, LLC
$307
Allergan Inc.
$300
Merz North America, Inc.
$266
PFIZER INC.
$250
UCB, Inc.
$235
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$214
Organogenesis Inc.
$187
GENZYME CORPORATION
$166
AbbVie, Inc.
$152
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$103
Celgene Corporation
$79
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$52
CLOZEX MEDICAL INC
$39
Amgen Inc.
$29
Incyte Corporation
$28
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
LEO Pharma Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Kerecis Limited
$20
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Biofrontera Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTRENO · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLOZEX SKIN CLOSURE DEVICE · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · Finacea · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LEVULAN KERASTICK · OPZELURA · Otezla · PICATO · Pico 14 · Puraply · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Restrata Wound Matrix · SKYRIZI · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $298 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
263
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
4.8 mi
4.8 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chen experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 645 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. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $8,137 from 35 companies across 312 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. Chen's costs compare to other dermatologists in Bay Harbor Islands?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Chen) 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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