Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Megan Kaufman, MD

Pediatric Dermatology Physician · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5211 S COLLEGE RD, Wilmington, NC 28412
9103413300
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1740573625 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kaufman 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. Kaufman

Dr. Megan Kaufman is a pediatric dermatology physician in Wilmington, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaufman performed 817 Medicare services across 528 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaufman received a total of $2,071 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric dermatology 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. Kaufman 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 50% volume in NC $2,071 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
817
Medicare services
Top 50% in NC for pediatric dermatology physician
528
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~54 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.
 336 $4 $72
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.
 123 $45 $150
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.
 118 $30 $180
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.
 109 $62 $210
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.
 77 $69 $250
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
 42 $58 $235
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.
 12 $108 $598
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 ↗
$2,071
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $296/year across 7 years
Bottom 25% in NC for pediatric dermatology physician
19
Companies
85
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
$1,971 (95.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (4.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$119
2023
$210
2022
$40
2021
$150
2020
$264
2019
$579
2018
$709

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$643
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$312
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$149
AbbVie Inc.
$132
Novo Nordisk Inc
$119
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$112
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$100
PFIZER INC.
$71
GENZYME CORPORATION
$52
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
LEO Pharma Inc.
$12
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · BELSOMRA · COSENTYX · Clodan · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · Humira · Ozempic · RINVOQ · SHINGRIX · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · Saxenda · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRULICITY
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric dermatology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
11.1 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. Kaufman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Kaufman experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaufman performed 336 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. Kaufman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaufman received a total of $2,071 from 19 companies across 85 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. Kaufman's costs compare to other pediatric dermatology physicians in Wilmington?
Dr. Kaufman's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Kaufman) 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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About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →