Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Olansky, MD
Dermatology · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Olansky
Dr. David Olansky is a dermatology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Olansky performed 3,360 Medicare services across 2,318 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Olansky received a total of $13,385 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 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. Olansky is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in GA
$13,385 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,360
Medicare services
Top 42% in GA for dermatology
2,318
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~168 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. |
761 | $5 | $14 |
| 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. |
580 | $60 | $190 |
| 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. |
296 | $38 | $143 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
279 | $66 | $216 |
| 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. |
228 | $40 | $119 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
212 | $496 | $1,440 |
| 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. |
189 | $77 | $242 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 163 | $335 | $876 |
| 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. |
113 | $40 | $107 |
| 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. |
109 | $77 | $269 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
55 | $192 | $1,005 |
| 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. |
45 | $68 | $237 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
43 | $1 | $10 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
36 | $35 | $122 |
| 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. |
27 | $121 | $381 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
27 | $52 | $206 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
25 | $483 | $1,355 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
20 | $217 | $907 |
| 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. |
20 | $126 | $360 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
20 | $114 | $299 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
17 | $307 | $821 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
16 | $194 | $646 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
16 | $321 | $838 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $621 | $1,587 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
13 | $100 | $521 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
13 | $159 | $830 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $54 | $143 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
11 | $173 | $901 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
14.8% medium
84.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,385
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,912/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
150
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
$8,000 (59.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,385 (40.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$292
2023
$1,005
2022
$8,510
2021
$961
2020
$220
2019
$1,853
2018
$543
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$47
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$35
Amgen Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Almirall LLC
$17
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$15
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Barco, Inc.
$8,000
Merz North America, Inc.
$2,051
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$630
ABBVIE INC.
$328
LEO Pharma Inc.
$320
Lilly USA, LLC
$271
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$159
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$128
Amgen Inc.
$126
PFIZER INC.
$122
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$120
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$108
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$105
Genentech USA, Inc.
$86
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$86
AbbVie Inc.
$81
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$69
Incyte Corporation
$68
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
AbbVie, Inc.
$54
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
UCB, Inc.
$36
Almirall LLC
$30
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
EPI Health, LLC
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Organogenesis Inc.
$22
Biofrontera Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$19
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$18
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Medline Industries, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 79.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ARAZLO · Ameluz · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DUPIXENT · ELZONRIS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PluroGel Burn and Wound Dressings · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · ULTRAVATE · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · 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 (60%) 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.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
190
Per 100K population
17.8
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
2.5 mi
2.5 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Olansky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Olansky experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Olansky performed 761 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. Olansky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Olansky received a total of $13,385 from 40 companies across 150 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. Olansky's costs compare to other dermatologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Olansky's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Olansky) 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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