Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shari Skinner, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8381 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33919
2399365425
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1043271737 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. Skinner 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. Skinner

Dr. Shari Skinner is a procedural dermatology physician in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skinner performed 12,006 Medicare services across 5,252 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skinner received a total of $1,134 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural dermatology 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. Skinner 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in FL$ $1,134 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,006
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for procedural dermatology physician
5,252
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~600 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-145,344$5$13
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,801$62$189
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 11,369$35$138
Skin biopsy, tangential890$66$214
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth566$41$109
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14454$78$236
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)322$92$268
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm205$117$373
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths175$130$349
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)146$41$117
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm108$235$642
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm102$78$310
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm100$100$518
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm49$110$376
Biopsy of ear49$55$207
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm44$116$394
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm43$155$433
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm37$100$348
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm33$143$405
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm29$115$589
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm23$336$905
New patient office visit (30-44 min)19$51$236
Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)18$307$520
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm16$237$650
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm14$71$366
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm13$70$258
Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth13$112$298
Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm12$104$533
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths12$99$277
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 ↗
$1,134
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $189/year across 6 years
Top 47% in FL for procedural dermatology physician
16
Companies
31
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
$965 (85.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$169 (14.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$149
2023
$368
2022
$95
2021
$35
2019
$313
2018
$174

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$192
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$185
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$168
Celgene Corporation
$91
Lilly USA, LLC
$84
AbbVie Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$61
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$42
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$40
LEO Pharma Inc.
$30
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$26
Almirall LLC
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · BLU-U · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · EBGLYSS · EUCRISA · IDACIO · ILUMYA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Procedural Dermatology Physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Skinner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Skinner experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skinner performed 5,344 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. Skinner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skinner received a total of $1,134 from 16 companies across 31 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. Skinner's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Fort Myers?
Dr. Skinner's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Skinner) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →