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Dr. Michael Whitworth, D.O.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Wyandotte, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Whitworth
Dr. Michael Whitworth is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Wyandotte, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whitworth performed 3,135 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whitworth received a total of $13,308 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 660 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Whitworth 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 30% volume in MI
$13,308 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,135
Medicare services
Top 30% in MI for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$223
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
632 | $453 | $2,437 |
| 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. |
631 | $5 | $25 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 416 | $339 | $1,494 |
| 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. |
214 | $197 | $1,719 |
| 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. |
201 | $65 | $318 |
| 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. |
161 | $36 | $245 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
108 | $60 | $380 |
| 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. |
61 | $74 | $420 |
| 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. |
60 | $461 | $2,294 |
| 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. |
57 | $190 | $1,558 |
| 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. |
56 | $621 | $2,730 |
| 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. |
44 | $84 | $446 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
43 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
35 | $167 | $1,113 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
34 | $208 | $1,805 |
| 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. |
33 | $39 | $189 |
| 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. |
30 | $133 | $1,139 |
| 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. |
30 | $87 | $393 |
| 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. |
29 | $756 | $3,278 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 25 | $132 | $1,158 |
| 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. |
25 | $325 | $1,432 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
24 | $177 | $1,542 |
| 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. |
23 | $122 | $617 |
| 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. |
22 | $66 | $472 |
| 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. |
22 | $125 | $651 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
20 | $803 | $3,553 |
| 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. |
19 | $597 | $2,711 |
| 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. |
19 | $37 | $201 |
| 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. |
14 | $869 | $3,892 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
13 | $162 | $1,420 |
| 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. |
12 | $830 | $3,535 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
11 | $33 | $207 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
11 | $62 | $355 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.8% high complexity
7.3% medium
91.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,308
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,901/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.
42
Companies
660
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,057
2023
$2,160
2022
$1,698
2021
$1,739
2020
$884
2019
$2,362
2018
$2,408
Payments by company (2024)
GENZYME CORPORATION
$390
ABBVIE INC.
$281
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$273
Lilly USA, LLC
$217
UCB, Inc.
$168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$161
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$136
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Incyte Corporation
$49
Kerecis Limited
$33
Amgen Inc.
$20
LEO Pharma Inc.
$15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$14
Almirall LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,589
GENZYME CORPORATION
$980
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$979
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$889
UCB, Inc.
$844
PFIZER INC.
$731
Lilly USA, LLC
$619
Biofrontera Inc.
$602
Celgene Corporation
$582
Amgen Inc.
$532
LEO Pharma Inc.
$483
AbbVie, Inc.
$447
AbbVie Inc.
$426
ABBVIE INC.
$410
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$406
Almirall LLC
$360
Incyte Corporation
$330
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$293
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$292
Genentech USA, Inc.
$225
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$206
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$187
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$178
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$142
DERMIRA, INC.
$69
Journey Medical Corporation
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$49
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$48
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$38
Sandoz Inc.
$36
Kerecis Limited
$33
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$26
Promius Pharma LLC
$21
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$16
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$15
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Cloderm Cream · Cordran Tape · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIBTAYO · NEOX · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Olux · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Poteligeo · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Santyl · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XOLAIR · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Whitworth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in MI), with 19 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. Whitworth experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whitworth performed 632 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Whitworth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whitworth received a total of $13,308 from 42 companies across 660 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Whitworth's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Wyandotte?
Dr. Whitworth's average Medicare payment per service is $223. 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. Whitworth) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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