Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Strong
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Wellington, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Strong 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. Strong
Dr. Lawrence Strong is a procedural dermatology physician in Wellington, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Strong performed 8,077 Medicare services across 4,995 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Strong received a total of $12,445 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 508 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural 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. Strong 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 30% volume in FL
$12,445 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 7056 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,077
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for procedural dermatology physician
4,995
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~425 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 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. |
1,297 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,227 | $63 | $300 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
983 | $27 | $286 |
| 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. |
734 | $82 | $266 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
650 | $57 | $255 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 616 | $99 | $359 |
| 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. |
543 | $34 | $189 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
532 | $128 | $429 |
| 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. |
455 | $92 | $350 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
397 | $41 | $150 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
136 | $79 | $500 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
80 | $24 | $168 |
| 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. |
80 | $40 | $175 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
73 | $170 | $596 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
67 | $109 | $500 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
44 | $1 | $25 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
32 | $152 | $454 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
31 | $29 | $135 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
30 | $141 | $514 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
28 | $90 | $277 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
24 | $69 | $286 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
18 | $126 | $411 |
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 ↗$12,445
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,778/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for procedural dermatology physician
45
Companies
508
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
$11,782 (94.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$664 (5.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,704
2023
$2,025
2022
$2,002
2021
$1,335
2020
$1,101
2019
$1,553
2018
$2,726
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$867
LEO Pharma Inc.
$800
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$789
Amgen Inc.
$701
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$697
UCB, Inc.
$645
ABBVIE INC.
$620
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$595
AbbVie Inc.
$581
Biofrontera Inc.
$572
AbbVie, Inc.
$565
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$539
Almirall LLC
$431
GENZYME CORPORATION
$415
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$343
Incyte Corporation
$311
Genentech USA, Inc.
$309
Celgene Corporation
$284
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$283
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$274
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$206
Merz North America, Inc.
$182
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$181
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$181
Lilly USA, LLC
$174
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$88
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$72
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$66
EPI Health, LLC
$50
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
DERMIRA, INC.
$36
Organogenesis Inc.
$25
Hydrofera LLC
$24
Promius Pharma LLC
$23
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$22
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$18
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$18
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$17
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$15
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$13
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 19.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Acticlate · Altabax · Ameluz · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cloderm Cream · Cordran · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DYSPORT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · HYDROFERA BLUE · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · Klisyri · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PICATO · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Restrata Wound Matrix · SCULPTRA AESTHETIC · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · ULTRAVATE · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XTRAC · YCANTH · 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 →
Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for procedural dermatology physician in FL.
Equivalent to $154 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Strong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Strong experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Strong performed 1,297 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. Strong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Strong received a total of $12,445 from 45 companies across 508 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. Strong's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Wellington?
Dr. Strong's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Strong) 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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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.
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