Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Chanda, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
207 SILVER PALM AVE, Melbourne, FL 32901
3217244010
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1538115548 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Chanda 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. Chanda

Dr. Joseph Chanda is a procedural dermatology physician in Melbourne, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chanda performed 7,117 Medicare services across 3,399 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chanda is 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 34% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,117
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for procedural dermatology physician
3,399
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~375 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, 2-142,384$5$20
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-141,170$73$200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,170$63$125
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1801$26$72
Incision biopsy, first skin growth291$113$300
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)223$40$75
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths148$127$424
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks124$515$1,347
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks96$318$808
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)88$90$175
New patient office visit (30-44 min)87$74$155
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks75$489$1,236
Incision biopsy, each additional skin growth72$56$150
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm64$856$2,193
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm43$700$1,854
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks39$304$770
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm37$262$685
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm34$100$278
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm26$282$725
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$107$254
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm23$283$720
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm23$779$1,878
Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm21$175$445
Repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm17$667$1,736
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm12$229$603
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less12$575$1,492
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less11$101$266
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.
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Geographic Context

Procedural Dermatology Physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chanda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 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. Chanda experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chanda performed 2,384 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.
How do Dr. Chanda's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Melbourne?
Dr. Chanda's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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 High for Dr. Chanda) 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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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 ↗, 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 →