Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gangaram Ragi, MD
Dermatology · Teaneck, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ragi
Dr. Gangaram Ragi is a dermatology specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ragi performed 8,485 Medicare services across 4,224 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ragi received a total of $2,091 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 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. Ragi 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
▲ Top 9% volume in NJ
$2,091 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,485
Medicare services
Top 9% in NJ for dermatology
4,224
Unique beneficiaries
$155
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~447 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 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. |
2,113 | $147 | $197 |
| 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. |
1,612 | $46 | $59 |
| 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. |
1,081 | $75 | $101 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
839 | $90 | $119 |
| 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. |
602 | $43 | $64 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 524 | $374 | $479 |
| 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. |
315 | $370 | $785 |
| 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. |
206 | $360 | $460 |
| 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. |
167 | $88 | $126 |
| 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. |
164 | $661 | $871 |
| 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. |
142 | $437 | $738 |
| 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. |
124 | $6 | $8 |
| 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. |
113 | $593 | $807 |
| 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. |
67 | $100 | $134 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
55 | $42 | $66 |
| Skin graft repair of trunk wound, 10 sq cm or less This procedure involves repairing a wound on the trunk by transferring a piece of skin to cover the affected area. The graft covers a surface area of 10.0 square centimeters or less. |
54 | $313 | $731 |
| 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. |
41 | $108 | $145 |
| 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. |
40 | $48 | $78 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
37 | $311 | $463 |
| 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. |
32 | $893 | $1,139 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
31 | $56 | $110 |
| 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. |
29 | $603 | $875 |
| 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. |
23 | $61 | $82 |
| 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. |
18 | $301 | $493 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
17 | $102 | $254 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
14 | $95 | $136 |
| Full thickness skin graft, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the scalp, arms, or legs. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
13 | $692 | $883 |
| 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. |
12 | $109 | $139 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
29.9% medium
67.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,091
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $349/year across 6 years
Top 47% in NJ for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
19
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
$2,091 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$605
2023
$480
2022
$451
2021
$358
2020
$105
2018
$93
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$237
Amgen Inc.
$142
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$516
Lilly USA, LLC
$342
Incyte Corporation
$336
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$237
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$221
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$106
AbbVie, Inc.
$93
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Otezla · Poteligeo · SPEVIGO · TREMFYA · 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 →
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
979
Per 100K population
102.5
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ragi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NJ), with low-engagement 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. Ragi experienced with destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ragi performed 2,113 destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths 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. Ragi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ragi received a total of $2,091 from 10 companies across 19 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. Ragi's costs compare to other dermatologists in Teaneck?
Dr. Ragi's average Medicare payment per service is $155. 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. Ragi) 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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