Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Zahner, MD
Dermatology · Hinsdale, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zahner
Dr. Scott Zahner is a dermatology specialist in Hinsdale, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zahner performed 10,327 Medicare services across 3,671 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zahner received a total of $66,221 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1680 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. 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 6% volume in IL
$66,221 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,327
Medicare services
Top 6% in IL for dermatology
3,671
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg | 4,400 | $110 | $174 |
| 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. |
1,119 | $67 | $156 |
| 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. |
983 | $5 | $33 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
652 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
589 | $89 | $224 |
| 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. |
481 | $86 | $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. |
444 | $41 | $149 |
| 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. |
385 | $29 | $190 |
| 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. |
121 | $366 | $1,634 |
| 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. |
118 | $41 | $102 |
| 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. |
115 | $67 | $222 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
105 | $69 | $224 |
| 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. |
93 | $11 | $43 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
58 | $97 | $252 |
| 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. |
55 | $106 | $319 |
| 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. |
54 | $179 | $526 |
| 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. |
54 | $12 | $31 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 43 | $352 | $997 |
| 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. |
40 | $464 | $1,490 |
| 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. |
36 | $9 | $150 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
33 | $642 | $2,072 |
| 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. |
32 | $188 | $455 |
| 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. |
30 | $27 | $45 |
| 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. |
29 | $52 | $149 |
| 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. |
27 | $42 | $216 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
26 | $23 | $55 |
| 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. |
22 | $171 | $532 |
| 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. |
20 | $114 | $350 |
| Removal of benign skin growth from face or mouth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a noncancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in diameter or smaller. |
20 | $100 | $269 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 19 | $85 | $234 |
| 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. |
19 | $21 | $35 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
16 | $151 | $425 |
| 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. |
16 | $647 | $2,500 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth from the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in size or smaller. |
15 | $91 | $230 |
| Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
15 | $734 | $2,084 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
15 | $58 | $225 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
14 | $122 | $415 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
14 | $35 | $102 |
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 ↗$66,221
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,460/year across 7 years
Top 7% in IL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
1,680
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
$32,099 (48.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,278 (36.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,844 (14.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,884
2023
$11,388
2022
$4,082
2021
$13,934
2020
$3,451
2019
$12,366
2018
$16,116
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$812
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$603
UCB, Inc.
$492
Lilly USA, LLC
$462
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$354
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$335
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$222
Incyte Corporation
$205
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$198
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$193
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$193
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$158
LEO Pharma Inc.
$148
PFIZER INC.
$144
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$115
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$67
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Almirall LLC
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22,924
PFIZER INC.
$13,858
GENZYME CORPORATION
$4,518
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,428
Lilly USA, LLC
$2,244
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,128
ABBVIE INC.
$1,610
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,417
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,372
UCB, Inc.
$1,318
AbbVie Inc.
$1,304
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,140
Amgen Inc.
$1,115
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$940
AbbVie, Inc.
$934
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$878
Incyte Corporation
$663
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$565
Almirall LLC
$496
LEO Pharma Inc.
$362
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$336
DERMIRA, INC.
$323
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$316
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$271
Journey Medical Corporation
$254
EPI Health, LLC
$248
Promius Pharma LLC
$166
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$151
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$141
Celgene Corporation
$132
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$97
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$49
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$40
Genentech USA, Inc.
$31
Mission Pharmacal Company
$25
Sandoz Inc.
$17
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$12
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 62.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Aczone · Avar · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Cloderm Cream · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Exelderm · FINACEA · Finacea · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Halog · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Klisyri · Neo-Synalar · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A MICRO · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rituxan · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sernivo · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · 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 →
The majority of payments (48%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for dermatology in IL.
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 6% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% 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 injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zahner performed 4,400 injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg 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 $66,221 from 48 companies across 1,680 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 $85. 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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