Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Kostuchenko, MD
Dermatopathology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kostuchenko
Dr. Paul Kostuchenko is a dermatopathology physician in Winston Salem, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kostuchenko performed 6,230 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kostuchenko received a total of $13,308 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 761 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. Kostuchenko 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 29% volume in NC
$13,308 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,230
Medicare services
Top 29% in NC for dermatopathology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
4,074 | $42 | $170 |
| 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. |
536 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
411 | $59 | $145 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
280 | $66 | $205 |
| 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. |
222 | $34 | $125 |
| 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. |
160 | $24 | $130 |
| 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. |
115 | $73 | $215 |
| 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. |
106 | $81 | $210 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
101 | $55 | $200 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
87 | $75 | $190 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
31 | $51 | $180 |
| 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. |
24 | $27 | $110 |
| 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. |
23 | $78 | $210 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
19 | $56 | $140 |
| 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. |
15 | $105 | $320 |
| 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. |
13 | $228 | $590 |
| 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. |
13 | $129 | $340 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,308
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,901/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NC for dermatopathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
761
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
$2,135
2023
$2,552
2022
$2,148
2021
$2,238
2020
$925
2019
$1,507
2018
$1,803
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$485
GENZYME CORPORATION
$342
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$186
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$185
Amgen Inc.
$137
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$135
Incyte Corporation
$116
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$84
UCB, Inc.
$73
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$60
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$45
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
LEO Pharma Inc.
$37
ConvaTec Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Biofrontera Inc.
$23
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,715
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,283
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,261
PFIZER INC.
$974
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$839
Amgen Inc.
$801
AbbVie, Inc.
$742
AbbVie Inc.
$720
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$720
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$486
UCB, Inc.
$429
LEO Pharma Inc.
$359
Lilly USA, LLC
$311
Incyte Corporation
$311
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$256
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$235
Celgene Corporation
$234
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$215
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$191
DERMIRA, INC.
$161
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$135
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$112
Biofrontera Inc.
$111
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$98
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Journey Medical Corporation
$83
Almirall LLC
$70
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$58
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$39
ConvaTec Inc.
$30
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$23
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$21
EPI Health, LLC
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$5
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Acticlate · BF-RhodoLED · BLU-U · BOTOX · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Ilumya · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VTAMA · 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
Dermatopathology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$65,541
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH 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. Kostuchenko is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NC), 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. Kostuchenko experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kostuchenko performed 4,074 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Kostuchenko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kostuchenko received a total of $13,308 from 43 companies across 761 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. Kostuchenko's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Winston Salem?
Dr. Kostuchenko's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Kostuchenko) 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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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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