Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rahul Chavan, MD

Dermatopathology Physician · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3298 SUMMIT BLVD STE 12, Pensacola, FL 32503
8505183881
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1992956247 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. Chavan 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. Chavan

Dr. Rahul Chavan is a dermatopathology physician in Pensacola, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chavan performed 4,458 Medicare services across 2,771 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chavan received a total of $434 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatopathology 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. Chavan 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 48% volume in FL$ $434 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,458
Medicare services
Top 48% in FL for dermatopathology physician
2,771
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~262 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, 2-141,288$5$13
Skin biopsy, tangential461$68$199
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)427$65$179
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1417$37$133
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)314$92$254
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks241$416$1,341
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth210$38$99
New patient office visit (45-59 min)148$118$333
New patient office visit (30-44 min)126$74$225
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm103$164$602
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14103$81$223
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks89$481$1,257
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)61$1$2
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm56$182$844
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks55$320$811
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm49$189$940
Biopsy of ear46$56$192
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm33$146$615
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less31$598$1,539
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)29$40$112
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm28$97$486
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm22$132$628
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm17$79$394
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less17$789$1,995
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths17$132$334
Full thickness skin graft to forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 20.0 sq cm or less16$723$1,860
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm14$272$790
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm14$137$353
Punch biopsy, first skin growth13$91$248
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm13$236$666
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 ↗
$434
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $87/year across 5 years
Bottom 32% in FL for dermatopathology physician
10
Companies
13
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
$434 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$117
2023
$61
2022
$25
2019
$49
2018
$183

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan Inc.
$121
UCB, Inc.
$54
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$50
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Organogenesis Inc.
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 51.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · EUCRISA · Puraply · Skyrizi
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 $10 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatopathology Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Chavan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Chavan experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chavan performed 1,288 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. Chavan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chavan received a total of $434 from 10 companies across 13 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. Chavan's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Pensacola?
Dr. Chavan's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Chavan) 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 →