Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kathryn Russell, M.D.

Pediatric Dermatology Physician · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2235 VENETIAN COURT SUITE 1, Naples, FL 34109
6195436268
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1184950313 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. Russell 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. Russell

Dr. Kathryn Russell is a pediatric dermatology physician in Naples, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Russell performed 4,038 Medicare services across 2,993 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Russell received a total of $3,705 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric 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. Russell 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 33% volume in FL$ $3,705 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,038
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for pediatric dermatology physician
2,993
Unique beneficiaries
$202
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~252 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
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks800$497$717
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14491$5$7
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)314$69$94
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1293$34$70
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks280$333$429
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks217$462$668
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity205$27$35
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm177$98$187
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)164$43$59
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm141$122$338
Skin biopsy, tangential96$61$108
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm78$182$325
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm76$206$516
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1453$66$119
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)51$93$134
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less50$124$301
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm49$225$462
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths47$38$60
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm45$210$548
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks45$317$403
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)45$1$2
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm39$130$317
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm28$115$298
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm28$145$339
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm25$72$156
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm22$263$429
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less22$101$144
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm20$355$492
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm20$143$379
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm18$67$183
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, each additional 5.0 cm or less16$91$132
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less16$635$840
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth14$41$55
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less14$628$894
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm14$105$201
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm13$107$207
New patient office visit (30-44 min)12$87$117
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 ↗
$3,705
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $529/year across 7 years
Top 38% in FL for pediatric dermatology physician
34
Companies
171
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
$3,705 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,078
2023
$754
2022
$530
2021
$321
2020
$79
2019
$375
2018
$568

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$949
Merz North America, Inc.
$397
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$308
LEO Pharma Inc.
$226
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$217
GENZYME CORPORATION
$146
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$133
Genentech USA, Inc.
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$118
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
PFIZER INC.
$73
Allergan, Inc.
$72
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$72
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
Almirall LLC
$69
Biofrontera Inc.
$57
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$56
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$47
Amgen Inc.
$36
Kerecis Limited
$36
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$32
Organogenesis Inc.
$28
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$25
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Incyte Corporation
$19
Celgene Corporation
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$15
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $92 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Dermatology Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
3.3 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. Russell is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Russell experienced with removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Russell performed 800 removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue 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. Russell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Russell received a total of $3,705 from 34 companies across 171 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. Russell's costs compare to other pediatric dermatology physicians in Naples?
Dr. Russell's average Medicare payment per service is $202. 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. Russell) 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 →