Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rachel Kushner, MD
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Franklin Square, NY
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kushner from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kushner
Dr. Rachel Kushner is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Franklin Square, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kushner performed 5,376 Medicare services across 1,238 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kushner received a total of $13,281 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 394 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery 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. Kushner 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 15% volume in NY
$13,281 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,376
Medicare services
Top 15% in NY for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
1,238
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 3,000 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
633 | $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. |
533 | $79 | $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. |
290 | $113 | $250 |
| 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. |
240 | $103 | $250 |
| 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. |
164 | $51 | $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. |
163 | $95 | $200 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
127 | $83 | $500 |
| 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. |
51 | $138 | $300 |
| 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. |
44 | $162 | $625 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
29 | $107 | $225 |
| 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. |
23 | $47 | $300 |
| 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. |
20 | $127 | $350 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
18 | $93 | $400 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
15 | $275 | $400 |
| 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. |
14 | $417 | $800 |
| 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. |
12 | $391 | $767 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
2.8% medium
96.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,281
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,897/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
394
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
$8,174 (61.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,381 (33.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$727 (5.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,863
2023
$1,763
2022
$951
2021
$842
2020
$838
2019
$1,656
2018
$1,369
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$4,381
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$223
ABBVIE INC.
$218
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$201
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$197
Incyte Corporation
$155
PFIZER INC.
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$107
UCB, Inc.
$102
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$25
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 82.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$4,605
Lilly USA, LLC
$946
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$613
Incyte Corporation
$597
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$563
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$532
ABBVIE INC.
$485
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$454
AbbVie Inc.
$452
AbbVie, Inc.
$367
Merz North America, Inc.
$306
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$301
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$299
PFIZER INC.
$277
GENZYME CORPORATION
$212
UCB, Inc.
$195
Allergan Inc.
$186
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$185
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$182
LEO Pharma Inc.
$172
DERMIRA, INC.
$157
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$140
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Biofrontera Inc.
$119
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$110
Amgen Inc.
$103
Sandoz Inc.
$93
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$80
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Celgene Corporation
$43
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$39
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$35
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$32
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$28
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$25
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$24
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$23
Almirall LLC
$17
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Journey Medical Corporation
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Ameluz · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Impoyz · KERYDIN · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Mupirocin Cream · NAFTIN · Neocera · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PICATO · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIMPONI ARIA · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOLODYN · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sivextro · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VTAMA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · 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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Kushner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of NY 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. Kushner experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kushner performed 3,000 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Kushner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kushner received a total of $13,281 from 43 companies across 394 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. Kushner's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Franklin Square?
Dr. Kushner's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Kushner) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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