Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Avery Kuflik, MD
Dermatology · Lakewood, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kuflik
Dr. Avery Kuflik is a dermatology specialist in Lakewood, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kuflik performed 2,414 Medicare services across 1,678 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kuflik received a total of $7,196 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kuflik 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 in practice
▲ 2,414 Medicare services
$7,196 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,414
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in NJ for dermatology
1,678
Unique beneficiaries
$310
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
483 | $506 | $1,468 |
| UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin. |
446 | $105 | $257 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 241 | $366 | $894 |
| 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. |
202 | $479 | $1,375 |
| 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. |
156 | $209 | $1,034 |
| 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. |
88 | $192 | $918 |
| 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. |
85 | $173 | $847 |
| 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. |
83 | $107 | $277 |
| 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. |
80 | $170 | $638 |
| 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. |
73 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
68 | $76 | $195 |
| 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. |
51 | $674 | $1,640 |
| 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. |
50 | $353 | $857 |
| Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
44 | $766 | $1,894 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
37 | $79 | $220 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
27 | $624 | $1,554 |
| 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. |
26 | $44 | $85 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 1.1-2.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
23 | $159 | $770 |
| 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. |
22 | $44 | $148 |
| 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. |
20 | $189 | $925 |
| 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 | $879 | $2,165 |
| 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. |
19 | $909 | $2,086 |
| 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. |
17 | $648 | $1,640 |
| 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. |
17 | $801 | $1,948 |
| 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. |
13 | $164 | $575 |
| 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. |
12 | $94 | $243 |
| 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. |
11 | $214 | $628 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
1.5% medium
96.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,196
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,199/year across 6 years
Top 24% in NJ for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
102
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,596 (50.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,430 (47.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$170 (2.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,707
2023
$4,723
2022
$458
2021
$93
2019
$174
2018
$42
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$347
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$305
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$269
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$168
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$134
Biofrontera Inc.
$111
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Incyte Corporation
$40
UCB, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
LEO Pharma Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$3,612
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$646
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$502
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$416
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$397
Incyte Corporation
$241
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$210
Almirall LLC
$150
LEO Pharma Inc.
$140
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$134
Journey Medical Corporation
$133
ABBVIE INC.
$112
Biofrontera Inc.
$111
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Amgen Inc.
$61
UCB, Inc.
$60
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · ILUMYA · Ilumya · NUZYRA · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tolak · VTAMA · Winlevi
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 (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTHERN CAMPUS
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 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. Kuflik is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, 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. Kuflik experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kuflik performed 483 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Kuflik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kuflik received a total of $7,196 from 23 companies across 102 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. Kuflik's costs compare to other dermatologists in Lakewood?
Dr. Kuflik's average Medicare payment per service is $310. 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. Kuflik) 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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