Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Keith Lopatka, M.D.
Dermatology · Palos Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lopatka
Dr. Keith Lopatka is a dermatology specialist in Palos Heights, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lopatka performed 4,390 Medicare services across 2,757 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lopatka received a total of $17,666 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 930 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. Lopatka 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 25% volume in IL
$17,666 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,390
Medicare services
Top 25% in IL for dermatology
2,757
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~220 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. |
1,033 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
679 | $62 | $162 |
| 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. |
360 | $92 | $234 |
| 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. |
298 | $42 | $142 |
| 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. |
273 | $320 | $1,435 |
| 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. |
195 | $42 | $99 |
| 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. |
159 | $76 | $242 |
| 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. |
139 | $634 | $1,661 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
134 | $94 | $297 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
115 | $71 | $263 |
| 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. |
89 | $73 | $233 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
87 | $1 | $3 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
82 | $97 | $304 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 56 | $345 | $860 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
55 | $222 | $590 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
54 | $81 | $266 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
54 | $589 | $1,527 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
53 | $148 | $280 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
51 | $34 | $71 |
| 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. |
51 | $106 | $356 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
47 | $111 | $344 |
| 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. |
44 | $131 | $341 |
| 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. |
30 | $312 | $936 |
| 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. |
26 | $308 | $873 |
| 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. |
26 | $49 | $165 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
24 | $781 | $2,030 |
| 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. |
24 | $265 | $1,345 |
| 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. |
23 | $118 | $614 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
23 | $36 | $119 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
20 | $104 | $311 |
| 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. |
20 | $103 | $538 |
| 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. |
19 | $722 | $1,903 |
| 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. |
18 | $98 | $272 |
| 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 | $620 | $1,687 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
13 | $71 | $217 |
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 ↗$17,666
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,524/year across 7 years
Top 12% in IL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
930
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
$14,694 (83.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,535 (14.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$437 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,314
2023
$5,306
2022
$2,836
2021
$647
2020
$317
2019
$627
2018
$620
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,535
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$902
ABBVIE INC.
$619
Lilly USA, LLC
$557
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$359
PFIZER INC.
$297
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$278
Incyte Corporation
$254
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$207
UCB, Inc.
$173
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$149
LEO Pharma Inc.
$149
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$133
GENZYME CORPORATION
$111
Almirall LLC
$82
Biofrontera Inc.
$54
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$53
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Organon Llc
$21
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$4,249
ABBVIE INC.
$2,207
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,559
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$1,428
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,051
PFIZER INC.
$989
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$825
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$773
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$586
Incyte Corporation
$576
LEO Pharma Inc.
$475
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$358
GENZYME CORPORATION
$308
UCB, Inc.
$294
Almirall LLC
$275
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$265
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$250
AbbVie Inc.
$149
Celgene Corporation
$107
Biofrontera Inc.
$90
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$90
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$76
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$71
Amgen Inc.
$71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
EPI Health, LLC
$63
Journey Medical Corporation
$47
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$31
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$29
Organon Llc
$21
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$17
Organon LLC
$16
Sandoz Inc.
$14
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Poteligeo · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Seysara · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Tremfya · VTAMA · 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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
325
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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. Lopatka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Lopatka experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lopatka performed 1,033 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. Lopatka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lopatka received a total of $17,666 from 40 companies across 930 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. Lopatka's costs compare to other dermatologists in Palos Heights?
Dr. Lopatka's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Lopatka) 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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