Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Bukhalo, MD
Dermatology · Rolling Meadows, 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. Bukhalo
Dr. Michael Bukhalo is a dermatology specialist in Rolling Meadows, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bukhalo performed 16,712 Medicare services across 8,909 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bukhalo received a total of $134,950 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 724 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. Bukhalo 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 2% volume in IL
$134,950 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,712
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for dermatology
8,909
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~836 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. |
3,634 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
2,293 | $67 | $94 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
1,756 | $78 | $107 |
| 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. |
1,405 | $29 | $73 |
| 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. |
1,011 | $40 | $53 |
| 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. |
950 | $49 | $71 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
673 | $19 | $26 |
| 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. |
652 | $43 | $59 |
| Allergy skin patch test A diagnostic test where small amounts of potential allergens are applied to the skin to identify substances that cause an allergic reaction. |
526 | $4 | $5 |
| 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. |
494 | $539 | $711 |
| Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease, less than 250 sq cm This procedure uses a laser to treat inflammatory skin conditions covering an area smaller than 250 square centimeters. |
413 | $124 | $162 |
| 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. |
360 | $82 | $119 |
| 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. |
350 | $202 | $321 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 326 | $337 | $430 |
| 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. |
184 | $103 | $258 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
165 | $53 | $102 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 147 | $136 | $334 |
| 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. |
127 | $53 | $77 |
| 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. |
116 | $86 | $121 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
100 | $126 | $300 |
| 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. |
79 | $136 | $177 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
65 | $124 | $189 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
60 | $100 | $175 |
| 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. |
57 | $498 | $683 |
| 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. |
55 | $100 | $132 |
| 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 | $70 | $129 |
| 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. |
54 | $78 | $144 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 52 | $132 | $198 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
51 | $156 | $278 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
51 | $157 | $326 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
50 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
49 | $11 | $15 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
39 | $152 | $220 |
| 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. |
38 | $76 | $181 |
| 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. |
35 | $91 | $137 |
| 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. |
33 | $118 | $294 |
| 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. |
28 | $302 | $432 |
| 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. |
23 | $71 | $146 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It involves cleaning the area and stitching the skin layers to promote healing. |
22 | $121 | $278 |
| 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. |
21 | $81 | $128 |
| 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. |
20 | $104 | $165 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
20 | $98 | $154 |
| 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. |
17 | $9 | $44 |
| 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. |
16 | $104 | $174 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
14 | $91 | $131 |
| 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. |
14 | $135 | $187 |
| 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. |
13 | $96 | $165 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
18.3% medium
81.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$134,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $19,279/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
724
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
$114,376 (84.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,267 (8.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,307 (6.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,854
2023
$2,281
2022
$3,779
2021
$17,424
2020
$14,095
2019
$46,448
2018
$48,071
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,347
Amgen Inc.
$199
UCB, Inc.
$183
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$179
GENZYME CORPORATION
$176
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$101
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$95
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Lilly USA, LLC
$72
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$50
LEO Pharma Inc.
$46
Incyte Corporation
$30
Organon Llc
$20
Biofrontera Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Celgene Corporation
$42,363
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38,597
Amgen Inc.
$25,829
UCB, Inc.
$5,995
AbbVie Inc.
$4,444
AbbVie, Inc.
$3,848
LEO Pharma Inc.
$2,343
ABBVIE INC.
$1,739
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$1,087
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,068
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,044
Almirall LLC
$849
Lilly USA, LLC
$656
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$602
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$487
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$446
GENZYME CORPORATION
$436
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$428
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$410
PFIZER INC.
$305
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$222
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$203
Merz North America, Inc.
$185
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$170
EPI Health, LLC
$134
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$128
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$119
Genentech USA, Inc.
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Sandoz Inc.
$90
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
Incyte Corporation
$64
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$59
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Mission Pharmacal Company
$42
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$41
Misonix Inc
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$29
DERMIRA, INC.
$24
Organon Llc
$20
Biofrontera Inc.
$19
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$18
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · APEXICON E · ARAZLO · Acticlate · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Eletone · Enbrel · Erivedge · GRAFIX PL · HADLIMA · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · Neo-Synalar · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TheraSkin · Tremfya · USP) 0.1% · VEREGEN · Winlevi · Xolair · 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 (85%) 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 4% for dermatology in IL.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
386
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
1.9 mi
1.9 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. Bukhalo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Bukhalo experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bukhalo performed 3,634 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. Bukhalo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bukhalo received a total of $134,950 from 47 companies across 724 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. Bukhalo's costs compare to other dermatologists in Rolling Meadows?
Dr. Bukhalo's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Bukhalo) 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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