Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Semler, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Portage, MI
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Semler
Dr. David Semler is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Portage, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Semler performed 2,813 Medicare services across 1,420 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Semler received a total of $11,521 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 549 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. 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. Semler 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 40% volume in MI
$11,521 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,813
Medicare services
Top 40% in MI for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
1,420
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~141 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. |
706 | $4 | $39 |
| 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. |
392 | $56 | $140 |
| 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. |
267 | $37 | $127 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
191 | $1 | $12 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
179 | $16 | $52 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
174 | $131 | $261 |
| 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. |
143 | $75 | $193 |
| 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. |
127 | $30 | $125 |
| 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. |
92 | $454 | $1,539 |
| 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 | $33 | $96 |
| 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. |
64 | $116 | $359 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 52 | $308 | $882 |
| 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. |
51 | $72 | $231 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
47 | $54 | $227 |
| 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. |
36 | $9 | $91 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
35 | $143 | $344 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
34 | $90 | $331 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
34 | $300 | $524 |
| 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 | $41 | $164 |
| 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. |
22 | $120 | $597 |
| 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 | $108 | $270 |
| 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. |
18 | $193 | $632 |
| 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. |
14 | $162 | $456 |
| 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. |
13 | $111 | $327 |
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 ↗$11,521
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,646/year across 7 years
Top 5% in MI for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
549
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
$11,217 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$303 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,976
2023
$1,838
2022
$1,545
2021
$1,596
2020
$911
2019
$1,896
2018
$1,758
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$328
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$213
Incyte Corporation
$207
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$166
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$162
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$140
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
UCB, Inc.
$79
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Amgen Inc.
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$54
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
ConvaTec Inc.
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$33
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$32
Organogenesis Inc.
$31
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$24
LEO Pharma Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,614
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,304
AbbVie Inc.
$711
ABBVIE INC.
$634
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$628
PFIZER INC.
$613
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$522
Incyte Corporation
$482
Amgen Inc.
$449
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$431
Lilly USA, LLC
$349
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$329
GENZYME CORPORATION
$319
AbbVie, Inc.
$315
Celgene Corporation
$300
UCB, Inc.
$271
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$228
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$225
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$158
LEO Pharma Inc.
$148
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
Genentech USA, Inc.
$105
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$96
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$92
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$92
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$71
Promius Pharma LLC
$68
Organogenesis Inc.
$66
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$65
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$59
Journey Medical Corporation
$57
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$56
Almirall LLC
$55
Biofrontera Inc.
$47
Kerecis Limited
$41
Allergan, Inc.
$36
ConvaTec Inc.
$34
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$32
EPI Health, LLC
$29
Allergan Inc.
$28
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$24
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Sandoz Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for mohs-micrographic surgery physician in MI.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$70,525
Nearest hospital
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Semler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of MI 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. Semler experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Semler performed 706 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. Semler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Semler received a total of $11,521 from 49 companies across 549 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. Semler's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Portage?
Dr. Semler's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Semler) 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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