Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Melanie Zahner, MD
Dermatology · Hinsdale, IL
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. Zahner 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. Zahner
Dr. Melanie Zahner is a dermatology specialist in Hinsdale, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zahner performed 3,616 Medicare services across 2,629 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zahner received a total of $21,803 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1277 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Zahner 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 30% volume in IL
$21,803 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,616
Medicare services
Top 30% in IL for dermatology
2,629
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
699 | $65 | $155 |
| 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. |
507 | $87 | $226 |
| 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. |
492 | $5 | $34 |
| 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. |
352 | $29 | $190 |
| 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. |
272 | $87 | $196 |
| 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. |
252 | $43 | $149 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
241 | $73 | $224 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
129 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
117 | $71 | $222 |
| 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. |
77 | $509 | $1,622 |
| 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. |
76 | $42 | $103 |
| 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. |
59 | $106 | $328 |
| 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. |
50 | $43 | $213 |
| 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. |
39 | $225 | $525 |
| 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. |
35 | $151 | $531 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 35 | $352 | $987 |
| Simple repair of small facial wound A minor surgical procedure to close a small cut or wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or less in length. |
31 | $49 | $392 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
30 | $11 | $42 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
29 | $28 | $45 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 20 | $96 | $234 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
20 | $12 | $31 |
| 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. |
20 | $9 | $150 |
| 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. |
19 | $50 | $149 |
| 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. |
15 | $168 | $460 |
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 ↗$21,803
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,115/year across 7 years
Top 11% in IL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
1,277
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
$21,803 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,118
2023
$4,019
2022
$3,287
2021
$2,885
2020
$1,628
2019
$2,840
2018
$3,026
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$692
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$668
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$481
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$324
Lilly USA, LLC
$250
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$241
UCB, Inc.
$240
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$212
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$188
PFIZER INC.
$168
GENZYME CORPORATION
$136
Incyte Corporation
$133
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$127
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
Almirall LLC
$58
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
LEO Pharma Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Journey Medical Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,973
AbbVie Inc.
$1,798
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,565
ABBVIE INC.
$1,562
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,425
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,342
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,277
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$1,133
PFIZER INC.
$997
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$937
AbbVie, Inc.
$847
Incyte Corporation
$587
GENZYME CORPORATION
$546
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$477
UCB, Inc.
$425
LEO Pharma Inc.
$386
Almirall LLC
$385
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$353
Amgen Inc.
$299
EPI Health, LLC
$267
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$229
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$225
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$209
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$196
Promius Pharma LLC
$190
Celgene Corporation
$182
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$138
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$109
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$82
Sandoz Inc.
$77
Journey Medical Corporation
$51
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
DERMIRA, INC.
$44
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$31
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$20
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · 20% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BIAFINE · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Cloderm Cream · Cordran · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Eletone · Enbrel · FINACEA · Finacea · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · Klisyri · LITFULO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tovet (emollient formulation) · Tremfya · Trianex · USP) 0.1% · VALCHLOR MECHLORETHAMINE · VTAMA · Veltin · WYNZORA · Winlevi · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
401
Per 100K population
43.2
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE
0.0 mi
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Zahner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of IL 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. Zahner experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zahner performed 699 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Zahner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zahner received a total of $21,803 from 47 companies across 1,277 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. Zahner's costs compare to other dermatologists in Hinsdale?
Dr. Zahner'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. Zahner) 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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