Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timothy Highley, D.O.
Dermatology · Hendersonville, NC
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Highley from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Highley
Dr. Timothy Highley is a dermatology specialist in Hendersonville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Highley performed 2,970 Medicare services across 1,624 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Highley received a total of $4,097 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 259 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. Highley 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 45% volume in NC
$4,097 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,970
Medicare services
Top 45% in NC for dermatology
1,624
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 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. |
439 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
438 | $56 | $130 |
| Methotrexate sodium, 5 mg | 351 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
272 | $10 | $20 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
232 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
229 | $61 | $163 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
126 | $52 | $145 |
| 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. |
126 | $39 | $104 |
| 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. |
116 | $29 | $96 |
| 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. |
75 | $40 | $81 |
| 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. |
73 | $83 | $180 |
| 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. |
45 | $84 | $212 |
| Destruction of small cancerous skin growth on face or mouth This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring 0.5 centimeters or less located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
44 | $84 | $201 |
| 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. |
42 | $171 | $378 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
39 | $68 | $167 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
38 | $52 | $145 |
| 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. |
30 | $111 | $242 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 30 | $79 | $190 |
| 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. |
29 | $34 | $72 |
| 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. |
28 | $116 | $259 |
| 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. |
26 | $101 | $351 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
25 | $56 | $152 |
| 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 | $109 | $256 |
| 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. |
20 | $55 | $175 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
19 | $40 | $138 |
| 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. |
16 | $184 | $408 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth on trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that is 0.5 centimeters or smaller in size. |
16 | $52 | $144 |
| Destruction of small cancerous skin growth This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring 0.5 cm or less on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
12 | $86 | $215 |
| 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. |
12 | $104 | $239 |
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 2023 ↗$4,097
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $683/year across 6 years
Top 35% in NC for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
259
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
$4,097 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$596
2022
$935
2021
$819
2020
$575
2019
$638
2018
$534
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
UCB, Inc.
$25
LEO Pharma Inc.
$21
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$649
ABBVIE INC.
$496
AbbVie Inc.
$451
AbbVie, Inc.
$414
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$353
UCB, Inc.
$289
GENZYME CORPORATION
$238
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$182
LEO Pharma Inc.
$166
Amgen Inc.
$129
Lilly USA, LLC
$129
PFIZER INC.
$120
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$115
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Merz North America, Inc.
$32
Mission Pharmacal Company
$28
Promius Pharma LLC
$28
Journey Medical Corporation
$25
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$18
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$14
Biofrontera Inc.
$14
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$13
Almirall LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · Neuac Gel · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE · VTAMA · XELJANZ
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$67,623
Nearest hospital
PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY
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 2023 |
| 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. Highley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Highley experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Highley performed 439 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. Highley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Highley received a total of $4,097 from 27 companies across 259 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. Highley's costs compare to other dermatologists in Hendersonville?
Dr. Highley's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Highley) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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