Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mazen Daoud, MD
Dermatopathology Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Daoud
Dr. Mazen Daoud is a dermatopathology physician in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Daoud performed 18,087 Medicare services across 7,897 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Daoud received a total of $2,120 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatopathology 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. Daoud 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in FL
$2,120 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 | 81133 | 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 ↗18,087
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for dermatopathology physician
7,897
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~952 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. |
6,693 | $5 | $14 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
3,106 | $51 | $142 |
| 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. |
1,614 | $65 | $187 |
| 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. |
1,404 | $38 | $139 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
1,119 | $76 | $210 |
| 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. |
851 | $41 | $104 |
| 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. |
451 | $42 | $117 |
| 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. |
349 | $114 | $372 |
| 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. |
296 | $130 | $352 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
215 | $69 | $174 |
| 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. |
204 | $102 | $511 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
184 | $77 | $203 |
| 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. |
171 | $389 | $988 |
| 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. |
162 | $346 | $889 |
| 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. |
157 | $90 | $307 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 114 | $134 | $393 |
| 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. |
112 | $325 | $831 |
| Surgical removal of facial skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the removed tissue is between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
103 | $113 | $561 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
80 | $153 | $430 |
| 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. |
75 | $80 | $234 |
| 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. |
65 | $75 | $235 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 1.1 to 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
64 | $106 | $528 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
61 | $144 | $402 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
61 | $52 | $150 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
56 | $132 | $376 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
36 | $56 | $202 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
35 | $31 | $84 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
33 | $97 | $348 |
| 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. |
32 | $117 | $586 |
| Skin cancer removal, face or mouth area, 0.6-1.0 cm Surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The procedure involves excising a lesion measuring between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
28 | $99 | $496 |
| Skin cancer growth removal, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
27 | $93 | $478 |
| 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. |
20 | $320 | $813 |
| 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. |
18 | $95 | $261 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
18 | $1 | $2 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
16 | $164 | $506 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
16 | $90 | $228 |
| 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. |
14 | $72 | $360 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm | 14 | $156 | $437 |
| 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. |
13 | $299 | $747 |
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 ↗$2,120
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $303/year across 7 years
Top 24% in FL for dermatopathology physician
24
Companies
97
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
$2,018 (95.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$102 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$324
2023
$296
2022
$407
2021
$293
2020
$178
2019
$319
2018
$303
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$287
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
GENZYME CORPORATION
$208
PFIZER INC.
$172
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
AbbVie Inc.
$156
ABBVIE INC.
$121
Genentech USA, Inc.
$112
AbbVie, Inc.
$101
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$98
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$91
LEO Pharma Inc.
$61
Biofrontera Inc.
$48
Amgen Inc.
$44
UCB, Inc.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$27
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$22
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$15
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
iCAD, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · ANGLED BLADE PLATES · AXXENT SURFACE CONTROLLER · Absorica LD · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HEMANGEOL · HUMIRA · Humira · LIBTAYO · NAFTIN · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · YCANTH
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatopathology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Daoud is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Daoud experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Daoud performed 6,693 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. Daoud receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Daoud received a total of $2,120 from 24 companies across 97 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. Daoud's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Fort Myers?
Dr. Daoud's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Daoud) 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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