Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Borenstein, MD PHD

Dermatology · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
11030 RCA CENTER DR, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
5617767041
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1447214127 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. Borenstein 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. Borenstein

Dr. Michael Borenstein is a dermatology specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Borenstein performed 9,921 Medicare services across 4,830 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Borenstein received a total of $170,581 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 527 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Borenstein 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 14% volume in FL $170,581 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 89837 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,921
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for dermatology
4,830
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~522 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 4,128 $5 $10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 1,590 $64 $115
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 1,277 $42 $110
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 688 $58 $115
Skin biopsy, tangential 665 $71 $160
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 262 $91 $170
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 230 $518 $1,060
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 173 $42 $70
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 161 $127 $280
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 153 $40 $80
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 139 $72 $175
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 72 $89 $175
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 69 $196 $770
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 51 $132 $240
Biopsy of ear 50 $61 $160
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 39 $38 $120
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 35 $137 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 32 $123 $265
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 31 $343 $625
Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 17 $70 $240
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 17 $34 $75
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 16 $91 $155
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm 13 $162 $325
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 13 $159 $330
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 ↗
$170,581
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24,369/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for dermatology
43
Companies
527
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$151,119 (88.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,878 (7.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,584 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$26,462
2023
$43,667
2022
$17,220
2021
$37,131
2020
$5,898
2019
$17,768
2018
$22,435

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$126,205
Celgene Corporation
$13,392
LEO Pharma Inc.
$13,070
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$10,223
AbbVie Inc.
$1,108
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$949
ABBVIE INC.
$551
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$500
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$492
AbbVie, Inc.
$491
GENZYME CORPORATION
$471
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$328
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$293
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$288
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$217
Incyte Corporation
$193
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$185
Almirall LLC
$167
Allergan Inc.
$160
Allergan, Inc.
$132
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$127
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$121
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$113
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$106
PFIZER INC.
$83
Merz North America, Inc.
$65
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Biofrontera Inc.
$51
UCB, Inc.
$50
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$48
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Kerecis Limited
$42
DERMIRA, INC.
$32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$20
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$16
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · AYVAKIT · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DAXI · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Klisyri · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PICATO · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · ZILXI · Zoryve
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 →

The majority of payments (89%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for dermatology in FL.

Equivalent to $1,719 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
104
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Borenstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, 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. Borenstein experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Borenstein performed 4,128 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. Borenstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Borenstein received a total of $170,581 from 43 companies across 527 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. Borenstein's costs compare to other dermatologists in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Borenstein's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Borenstein) 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 →