Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Elias, D.O.
Dermatology · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Elias
Dr. Matthew Elias is a dermatology specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elias performed 12,498 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elias received a total of $194,789 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 879 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Elias 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in FL
$194,789 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗12,498
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 6,600 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,843 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
926 | $67 | $140 |
| 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. |
767 | $39 | $104 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
416 | $69 | $158 |
| 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. |
276 | $93 | $198 |
| 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. |
263 | $84 | $176 |
| 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. |
148 | $531 | $1,059 |
| 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. |
143 | $42 | $78 |
| 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. |
143 | $43 | $88 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
128 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
106 | $72 | $176 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 88 | $343 | $641 |
| 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. |
60 | $163 | $611 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
59 | $11 | $22 |
| 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. |
55 | $241 | $667 |
| 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. |
55 | $523 | $992 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
50 | $34 | $89 |
| 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. |
44 | $107 | $383 |
| 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. |
40 | $221 | $350 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
36 | $60 | $151 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 1.1-2.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
31 | $164 | $559 |
| 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. |
30 | $308 | $623 |
| 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. |
22 | $234 | $742 |
| 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. |
20 | $179 | $668 |
| 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. |
18 | $132 | $264 |
| 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. |
17 | $327 | $612 |
| 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. |
17 | $120 | $261 |
| 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. |
15 | $101 | $196 |
| 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. |
15 | $130 | $280 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
14 | $90 | $181 |
| 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. |
14 | $114 | $231 |
| 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. |
13 | $97 | $196 |
| 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. |
13 | $635 | $1,200 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth on trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that is 0.5 centimeters or smaller in size. |
13 | $64 | $156 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
6.8% medium
93.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$194,789
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $27,827/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
879
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,389
2023
$64,245
2022
$44,828
2021
$62,512
2020
$1,646
2019
$2,281
2018
$5,889
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$9,441
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$719
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$388
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$359
GENZYME CORPORATION
$328
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$320
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$264
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$249
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$218
UCB, Inc.
$204
Incyte Corporation
$200
PFIZER INC.
$148
ConvaTec Inc.
$123
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$96
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$70
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$28
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
LEO Pharma Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$101,641
ABBVIE INC.
$70,079
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$3,067
Almirall LLC
$2,925
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,991
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,663
EPI Health, LLC
$1,524
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,150
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,120
Biofrontera Inc.
$1,087
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,036
GENZYME CORPORATION
$907
AbbVie Inc.
$847
Incyte Corporation
$606
UCB, Inc.
$586
LEO Pharma Inc.
$573
PFIZER INC.
$517
AbbVie, Inc.
$377
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$320
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$291
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$282
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$258
Merz North America, Inc.
$230
Amgen Inc.
$217
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$191
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$157
Lilly USA, LLC
$130
ConvaTec Inc.
$123
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$119
Promius Pharma LLC
$114
Celgene Corporation
$103
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Allergan Inc.
$97
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$85
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$78
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$28
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$23
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Acticlate · Ameluz · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLEAR+BRILLIANT · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Cloderm Cream · DAXXIFY · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Ilumya · Impoyz · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LITFULO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · NUZYRA · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Puraply Antimicrobial · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Trianex · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · YCANTH · ZILXI · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
228
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Elias is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), 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. Elias experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elias performed 6,600 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Elias receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elias received a total of $194,789 from 43 companies across 879 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Elias's costs compare to other dermatologists in Fort Lauderdale?
Dr. Elias's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Elias) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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