Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sharon Horton, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Batavia, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Horton
Dr. Sharon Horton is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Batavia, IL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Horton performed 14,070 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Horton received a total of $2,664 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Horton 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in IL
$2,664 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗14,070
Medicare services
Top 5% in IL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,194 | $28 | $147 |
| 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. |
2,820 | $6 | $51 |
| 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. |
1,403 | $63 | $156 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
988 | $60 | $229 |
| 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. |
977 | $43 | $104 |
| 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. |
926 | $37 | $174 |
| 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. |
925 | $44 | $94 |
| 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. |
818 | $86 | $214 |
| 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. |
338 | $567 | $1,729 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 234 | $350 | $1,052 |
| 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. |
187 | $129 | $402 |
| 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. |
135 | $105 | $542 |
| 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. |
133 | $207 | $1,666 |
| 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. |
113 | $135 | $562 |
| 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. |
109 | $77 | $232 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
107 | $75 | $397 |
| 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. |
104 | $248 | $658 |
| 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. |
98 | $340 | $1,127 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
87 | $323 | $862 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
67 | $116 | $327 |
| 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. |
55 | $534 | $1,589 |
| 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. |
38 | $141 | $353 |
| 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. |
36 | $339 | $981 |
| 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. |
33 | $46 | $161 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
29 | $32 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
27 | $1 | $25 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
26 | $120 | $622 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 20 | $136 | $489 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 16 | $87 | $269 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
16 | $63 | $499 |
| 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. |
11 | $98 | $230 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.3% high complexity
14.5% medium
85.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,664
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $381/year across 7 years
Top 35% in IL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
172
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$340
2023
$399
2022
$182
2021
$376
2020
$364
2019
$462
2018
$542
Payments by company (2024)
Organogenesis Inc.
$129
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$67
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$38
Incyte Corporation
$23
Almirall LLC
$22
Biofrontera Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$794
Organogenesis Inc.
$218
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$199
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$140
Almirall LLC
$139
EPI Health, LLC
$122
PFIZER INC.
$110
Incyte Corporation
$95
Kerecis Limited
$93
DERMIRA, INC.
$92
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$74
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$67
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$59
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$52
LEO Pharma Inc.
$41
Biofrontera Inc.
$36
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$36
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Novum Pharma, LLC
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$18
Sandoz Inc.
$18
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$18
Medline Industries, Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · Acticlate · Alcortin A · Ameluz · Avar · CLODERM · CYGNUS DUAL · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cordran · DORYX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Klisyri · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · RHOFADE · SIVEXTRO · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sitavig · Sivextro · Sotyktu · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TRI-LUMA · TRILUMA · Tovet (emollient formulation) · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VENASEAL · VTAMA · Winlevi · ZILXI
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Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10
County median income
$100,678
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Horton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in IL), with 21 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. Horton experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Horton performed 3,194 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Horton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Horton received a total of $2,664 from 32 companies across 172 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Horton's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Batavia?
Dr. Horton's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Horton) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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