Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Ewanowski, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Lutz, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4651 VAN DYKE RD, Lutz, FL 33558
8133211786
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1780880476 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ewanowski

Dr. Christopher Ewanowski is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Lutz, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ewanowski performed 1,810 Medicare services across 1,386 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ewanowski received a total of $4,828 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery 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. Ewanowski 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 1,810 Medicare services $4,828 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,810
Medicare services
Bottom 30% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,386
Unique beneficiaries
$355
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~101 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
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.
512 $418 $1,340
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 422 $320 $810
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.
167 $196 $939
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.
102 $475 $1,257
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.
71 $191 $844
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.
66 $5 $13
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less.
61 $784 $1,992
Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
47 $713 $1,844
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.
43 $311 $774
Skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm
This procedure involves transferring skin to repair a wound. The code applies to each additional 30 square centimeters of skin graft used beyond the initial amount.
38 $179 $445
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
35 $53 $199
Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters.
34 $848 $2,180
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.
24 $585 $1,518
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
24 $574 $1,533
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.
24 $29 $133
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.
24 $83 $254
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm
This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
23 $745 $1,988
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.
20 $63 $179
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.
19 $43 $112
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.
18 $72 $223
Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm
A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters.
14 $200 $990
Flap graft to eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or mouth
A surgical procedure that moves a section of skin and tissue from one area to another to reconstruct or repair the eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or mouth.
11 $595 $1,559
Ear cartilage harvest for grafting
Surgical removal of cartilage from the ear to be used as a graft in another part of the body.
11 $547 $1,484
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.
2.4% high complexity
1.9% medium
95.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,828
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $690/year across 7 years
Top 31% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
24
Companies
132
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
$3,071 (63.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,757 (36.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$677
2023
$504
2022
$193
2021
$315
2020
$262
2019
$544
2018
$2,332

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$1,685
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$589
Kerecis Limited
$584
AbbVie, Inc.
$518
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$362
AbbVie Inc.
$141
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$127
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$121
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
LEO Pharma Inc.
$68
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$40
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$29
Merz North America, Inc.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · Apligraf · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · Erivedge · GRAFIX PL · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Winlevi · 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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $267 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
6.8 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. Ewanowski is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Ewanowski experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ewanowski performed 512 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Ewanowski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ewanowski received a total of $4,828 from 24 companies across 132 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. Ewanowski's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Lutz?
Dr. Ewanowski's average Medicare payment per service is $355. 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. Ewanowski) 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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