Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gwen Abeles, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician · Montvale, NJ
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abeles
Dr. Gwen Abeles is a procedural dermatology physician in Montvale, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abeles performed 12,154 Medicare services across 3,969 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abeles received a total of $7,296 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 282 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural 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. Abeles 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 8% volume in NJ
$7,296 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,154
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for procedural dermatology physician
3,969
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~608 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. |
3,474 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,452 | $71 | $138 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
1,213 | $171 | $250 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
1,168 | $256 | $450 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
1,150 | $39 | $67 |
| 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. |
1,016 | $48 | $150 |
| 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. |
512 | $103 | $173 |
| 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. |
268 | $89 | $200 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
228 | $170 | $285 |
| 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. |
221 | $153 | $350 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
216 | $79 | $200 |
| 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. |
128 | $90 | $175 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
125 | $83 | $118 |
| 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. |
114 | $118 | $300 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
108 | $89 | $201 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
107 | $140 | $250 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 99 | $115 | $250 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
83 | $1 | $25 |
| 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. |
75 | $47 | $150 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 66 | $61 | $110 |
| Simple radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the initial planning phase for radiation therapy treatment. It includes the setup and configuration required to prepare for delivering radiation to a specific area. |
45 | $60 | $240 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
39 | $35 | $75 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
38 | $41 | $105 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
32 | $172 | $400 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
31 | $117 | $210 |
| 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. |
29 | $156 | $350 |
| 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. |
24 | $106 | $200 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
20 | $88 | $210 |
| Incisional biopsy of additional skin growth A surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
20 | $67 | $200 |
| 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. |
19 | $74 | $200 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
19 | $116 | $191 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
15 | $155 | $425 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
38.1% medium
61.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,296
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,042/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NJ for procedural dermatology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
282
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
$6,772 (92.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$524 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,894
2023
$1,859
2022
$604
2021
$141
2020
$304
2019
$1,655
2018
$840
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$454
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$253
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$231
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$199
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
GENZYME CORPORATION
$120
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$93
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$77
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$67
Lilly USA, LLC
$63
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$23
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Incyte Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,070
Biofrontera Inc.
$552
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$492
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$392
Incyte Corporation
$376
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$330
LEO Pharma Inc.
$329
PFIZER INC.
$304
Lilly USA, LLC
$303
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$264
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$261
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$213
AbbVie, Inc.
$209
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$207
EPI Health, LLC
$173
Journey Medical Corporation
$170
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$167
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$129
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
GENZYME CORPORATION
$120
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$119
DERMIRA, INC.
$102
Almirall LLC
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$77
Promius Pharma LLC
$71
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$60
Sandoz Inc.
$56
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$48
Celgene Corporation
$41
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$23
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Mission Pharmacal Company
$17
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Novum Pharma, LLC
$13
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$12
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Aczone · Alcortin A · Ameluz · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · CLODERM · Cabtreo · DORYX · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · FINACEA · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · LIBTAYO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · Mupirocin Cream · NAFTIN · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Olux · Otezla · Poteligeo · Promiseb Complete · QBREXZA · RHOFADE · Recedo · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TETRIX · TREMFYA · Trianex · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VTAMA · Veltin · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XIMINO · Xolegel · YCANTH · Zoryve
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for procedural dermatology physician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Procedural dermatology physicians within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Abeles is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NJ peers, 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. Abeles experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abeles performed 3,474 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. Abeles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abeles received a total of $7,296 from 46 companies across 282 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. Abeles's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Montvale?
Dr. Abeles's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Abeles) 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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