Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Grace Chung, M.D.
Dermatology · Woodbury, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chung
Dr. Grace Chung is a dermatology specialist in Woodbury, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chung performed 5,169 Medicare services across 3,270 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chung received a total of $8,831 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 545 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. Chung 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 17% volume in NJ
$8,831 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,169
Medicare services
Top 17% in NJ for dermatology
3,270
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~258 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. |
1,320 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
681 | $67 | $160 |
| 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. |
638 | $42 | $103 |
| 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. |
621 | $43 | $120 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
388 | $75 | $275 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 212 | $368 | $950 |
| 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. |
151 | $468 | $1,300 |
| 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. |
137 | $86 | $213 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
121 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
117 | $43 | $150 |
| 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. |
113 | $86 | $280 |
| 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. |
79 | $48 | $130 |
| 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. |
49 | $87 | $223 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
45 | $35 | $120 |
| 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. |
37 | $232 | $900 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 35 | $145 | $386 |
| 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. |
33 | $80 | $213 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
31 | $65 | $187 |
| 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. |
30 | $98 | $375 |
| 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. |
27 | $145 | $300 |
| 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. |
25 | $105 | $250 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
25 | $11 | $75 |
| 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. |
23 | $115 | $250 |
| 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. |
23 | $99 | $293 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
22 | $56 | $195 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
21 | $78 | $204 |
| 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. |
18 | $241 | $689 |
| 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. |
18 | $746 | $1,700 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
17 | $50 | $174 |
| 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. |
16 | $214 | $725 |
| 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. |
16 | $656 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
16 | $881 | $1,800 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
16 | $120 | $262 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
15 | $114 | $303 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
11 | $137 | $432 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
11 | $138 | $330 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
11 | $305 | $600 |
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 ↗$8,831
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,262/year across 7 years
Top 19% in NJ for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
545
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
$8,256 (93.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$575 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,884
2023
$1,511
2022
$1,452
2021
$1,113
2020
$393
2019
$1,314
2018
$1,165
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$343
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$253
ABBVIE INC.
$253
Incyte Corporation
$176
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$164
Lilly USA, LLC
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$64
Amgen Inc.
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$51
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$29
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
UCB, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$985
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$765
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$718
ABBVIE INC.
$550
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$504
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$474
LEO Pharma Inc.
$460
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$420
Incyte Corporation
$372
AbbVie Inc.
$320
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$285
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$283
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$237
PFIZER INC.
$208
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$193
Genentech USA, Inc.
$193
UCB, Inc.
$182
AbbVie, Inc.
$180
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
Amgen Inc.
$156
Merz North America, Inc.
$138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
GENZYME CORPORATION
$111
EPI Health, LLC
$101
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Celgene Corporation
$98
Biofrontera Inc.
$79
Sandoz Inc.
$76
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$63
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Journey Medical Corporation
$39
Almirall LLC
$38
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
DERMIRA, INC.
$27
Krystal Biotech Inc
$22
Kerecis Limited
$20
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$12
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · APEXICON E · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Aczone · Ameluz · Avar · BLU-U · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Ceracade · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · Exelderm · FINACEA · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · Neocera · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Olux-E · Otezla · PICATO · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TARGRETIN · TREMFYA · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Veltin · WYNZORA · Winlevi · XTRAC · YCANTH
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
313
Per 100K population
102.8
County median income
$102,807
Nearest hospital
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
5.0 mi
5.0 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. Chung is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Chung experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chung performed 1,320 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. Chung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chung received a total of $8,831 from 42 companies across 545 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. Chung's costs compare to other dermatologists in Woodbury?
Dr. Chung's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Chung) 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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