Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Murakawa, MD PHD
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Troy, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Murakawa
Dr. George Murakawa is a procedural dermatology physician in Troy, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Murakawa performed 35,407 Medicare services across 6,651 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Murakawa received a total of $172,043 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1236 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural dermatology physician. 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. Murakawa 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 10% volume in MI
$172,043 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗35,407
Medicare services
Top 10% in MI for procedural dermatology physician
6,651
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,770 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. |
10,844 | $5 | $11 |
| Omalizumab injection (Xolair) for asthma/allergy | 6,600 | $30 | $64 |
| Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg | 6,202 | $110 | $232 |
| 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. |
1,612 | $66 | $153 |
| 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. |
1,610 | $41 | $114 |
| 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. |
1,129 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
894 | $95 | $217 |
| UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin. |
712 | $85 | $201 |
| 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. |
646 | $54 | $118 |
| 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. |
564 | $78 | $192 |
| 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. |
481 | $88 | $214 |
| 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. |
457 | $11 | $24 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
427 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
402 | $402 | $1,153 |
| 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. |
397 | $131 | $289 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 275 | $338 | $699 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
178 | $48 | $101 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 155 | $41 | $125 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
144 | $195 | $809 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
144 | $137 | $305 |
| 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. |
143 | $119 | $283 |
| 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. |
142 | $468 | $1,089 |
| 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. |
120 | $184 | $732 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
108 | $8 | $14 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
93 | $106 | $222 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure. |
85 | $81 | $171 |
| 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. |
84 | $80 | $193 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
74 | $879 | $1,883 |
| 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. |
71 | $94 | $214 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
71 | $802 | $1,709 |
| 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. |
56 | $759 | $1,590 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
49 | $57 | $166 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
44 | $27 | $97 |
| Skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm This procedure involves transferring skin to repair a wound. The code applies to each additional 30 square centimeters of skin graft used beyond the initial amount. |
44 | $185 | $381 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
37 | $167 | $366 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
36 | $64 | $172 |
| 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. |
32 | $35 | $71 |
| 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. |
30 | $165 | $679 |
| Complicated wound repair, trunk, each additional 5 cm or less This procedure involves a complex repair of a wound on the trunk, performed in addition to the primary repair. It covers each additional 5.0 cm or less of wound length. |
29 | $98 | $202 |
| 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. |
28 | $215 | $518 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 27 | $105 | $225 |
| 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. |
26 | $317 | $674 |
| 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. |
22 | $41 | $85 |
| 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. |
21 | $594 | $1,319 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, upper arm to fingers Application of compression bandages to the upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers to manage vein-related wounds. |
18 | $46 | $138 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for repairing a complex wound in specified body areas when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It applies to each incremental 5.0 cm or less added to the primary repair length. |
15 | $141 | $290 |
| Tuberculosis skin test A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin to check for a reaction that indicates exposure to tuberculosis bacteria. |
15 | $8 | $17 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $169 | $378 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
40.9% medium
59.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$172,043
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24,578/year across 7 years
Top 17% in MI for procedural dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
1,236
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
$135,023 (78.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,010 (14.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,010 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$53,752
2023
$16,798
2022
$24,944
2021
$20,300
2020
$8,347
2019
$17,555
2018
$30,348
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17,642
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15,906
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15,389
ABBVIE INC.
$895
UCB, Inc.
$516
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$426
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$381
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$366
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$365
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$351
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$266
LEO Pharma Inc.
$254
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$211
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$118
Kerecis Limited
$106
Amgen Inc.
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Incyte Corporation
$48
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Almirall LLC
$20
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$17
Biofrontera Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$59,323
GENZYME CORPORATION
$41,931
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16,789
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$9,707
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$8,323
LEO Pharma Inc.
$4,534
AbbVie, Inc.
$3,611
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$3,485
UCB, Inc.
$2,922
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,436
ABBVIE INC.
$1,926
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,707
UCB SA
$1,579
EPI Health, LLC
$1,574
Zerigo Health, Inc.
$1,500
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,001
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$971
AbbVie Inc.
$711
PFIZER INC.
$701
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$637
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$630
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$620
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$617
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$598
Biofrontera Inc.
$565
Incyte Corporation
$525
Amgen Inc.
$521
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$473
Genentech USA, Inc.
$463
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$269
Celgene Corporation
$237
Almirall LLC
$213
Kerecis Limited
$159
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$107
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$21
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$17
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Inari Medical, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in procedural dermatology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Murakawa is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in MI), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Murakawa experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Murakawa performed 10,844 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. Murakawa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Murakawa received a total of $172,043 from 44 companies across 1,236 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. Murakawa's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Troy?
Dr. Murakawa's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Murakawa) 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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