Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Justin Brown, MD
Dermatology · Verona, 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. Brown
Dr. Justin Brown is a dermatology specialist in Verona, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 5,429 Medicare services across 2,900 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $18,441 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1329 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. Brown 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 14% volume in NJ
$18,441 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,429
Medicare services
Top 14% in NJ for dermatology
2,900
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~286 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. |
1,785 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
1,259 | $70 | $195 |
| 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. |
560 | $44 | $300 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
387 | $75 | $350 |
| 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. |
235 | $46 | $175 |
| 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. |
177 | $90 | $500 |
| 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. |
152 | $78 | $250 |
| 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. |
111 | $149 | $375 |
| 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. |
94 | $77 | $325 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 79 | $105 | $600 |
| 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. |
74 | $99 | $350 |
| 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. |
73 | $80 | $225 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
54 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
42 | $370 | $1,750 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
38 | $126 | $600 |
| 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. |
35 | $357 | $950 |
| 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. |
34 | $102 | $325 |
| Shaving of skin growth, more than 2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface with a blade. This procedure is performed on the body, arms, or legs when the growth exceeds 2.0 centimeters. |
33 | $116 | $360 |
| 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. |
33 | $49 | $150 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
32 | $191 | $325 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
31 | $39 | $225 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
24 | $80 | $380 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
21 | $82 | $350 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
19 | $140 | $800 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
18 | $110 | $400 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
16 | $133 | $350 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
13 | $50 | $225 |
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 ↗$18,441
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,634/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NJ for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
1,329
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
$18,271 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$170 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,950
2023
$3,636
2022
$3,226
2021
$2,208
2020
$1,621
2019
$2,122
2018
$1,679
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$684
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$454
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$451
LEO Pharma Inc.
$371
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$252
Incyte Corporation
$241
GENZYME CORPORATION
$228
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$199
Lilly USA, LLC
$161
PFIZER INC.
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$136
UCB, Inc.
$80
Almirall LLC
$64
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$55
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Journey Medical Corporation
$42
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$34
Amgen Inc.
$34
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$33
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$32
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Organon Llc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,503
LEO Pharma Inc.
$2,012
ABBVIE INC.
$1,399
AbbVie Inc.
$1,348
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,154
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,092
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$947
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$862
Incyte Corporation
$811
PFIZER INC.
$714
GENZYME CORPORATION
$645
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$623
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$442
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$381
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$353
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$351
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$321
AbbVie, Inc.
$270
Almirall LLC
$256
EPI Health, LLC
$241
UCB, Inc.
$224
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$206
Journey Medical Corporation
$194
Amgen Inc.
$159
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$136
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$127
Genentech USA, Inc.
$103
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$43
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$41
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$34
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$33
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$32
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$28
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Merz North America, Inc.
$16
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$15
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$14
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Promius Pharma LLC
$13
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Celgene Corporation
$12
Sandoz Inc.
$12
Organon Llc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · APEXICON E · ARAZLO · AYVAKIT · Absorica LD · Aczone · Avar · BLU-U · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · FINACEA · HADLIMA · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · NAFTIN · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PICATO · POTELIGEO · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · RIOMET · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sitavig · Sivextro · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TRI-LUMA · TRILUMA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE · USP) 0.1% · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · YCANTH · ZILXI · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
881
Per 100K population
103.1
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NJ peers, 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. Brown experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 1,785 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. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $18,441 from 50 companies across 1,329 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. Brown's costs compare to other dermatologists in Verona?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Brown) 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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