Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Cohen, M.D.
Dermatology · Oceanside, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cohen
Dr. Russell Cohen is a dermatology specialist in Oceanside, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cohen performed 19,247 Medicare services across 4,478 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cohen received a total of $1,789,608 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2080 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cohen 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$1,789,608 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,247
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for dermatology
4,478
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~917 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 | 10,401 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
2,094 | $6 | $8 |
| 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. |
1,799 | $75 | $108 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
922 | $83 | $126 |
| 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. |
729 | $48 | $62 |
| UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin. |
678 | $109 | $150 |
| 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. |
622 | $43 | $82 |
| 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. |
214 | $89 | $136 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
192 | $21 | $27 |
| 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. |
171 | $51 | $68 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
133 | $106 | $142 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
127 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
123 | $156 | $208 |
| 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. |
119 | $93 | $140 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
92 | $45 | $70 |
| 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. |
84 | $13 | $17 |
| 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. |
78 | $142 | $218 |
| 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. |
61 | $236 | $305 |
| 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. |
52 | $119 | $299 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
51 | $160 | $227 |
| 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. |
41 | $103 | $184 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
39 | $58 | $87 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
34 | $63 | $119 |
| 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. |
33 | $717 | $928 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
32 | $135 | $192 |
| 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. |
31 | $407 | $522 |
| 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. |
28 | $151 | $220 |
| 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. |
23 | $101 | $212 |
| 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. |
22 | $114 | $155 |
| 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. |
22 | $279 | $373 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 1.1-2.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
22 | $343 | $450 |
| 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. |
21 | $97 | $160 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 20 | $153 | $230 |
| 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. |
19 | $131 | $342 |
| 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. |
19 | $175 | $235 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
18 | $133 | $204 |
| Complex wound repair of trunk, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
17 | $325 | $431 |
| 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. |
15 | $186 | $260 |
| Lip biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the lip for laboratory examination. |
14 | $109 | $149 |
| 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 | $382 | $488 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 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 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
12 | $180 | $256 |
| 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. |
11 | $729 | $938 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
11.1% medium
88.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,789,608
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $255,658/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NY for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
2,080
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,759,269 (98.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$27,815 (1.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,523 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$453,802
2023
$328,783
2022
$245,655
2021
$131,319
2020
$91,989
2019
$282,631
2018
$255,428
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63,274
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$62,683
Incyte Corporation
$54,068
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$48,457
Amgen Inc.
$47,027
GENZYME CORPORATION
$46,424
UCB, Inc.
$43,226
ABBVIE INC.
$40,399
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$18,520
PFIZER INC.
$15,060
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13,759
Lilly USA, LLC
$679
LEO Pharma Inc.
$158
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$55
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$177,762
GENZYME CORPORATION
$161,455
Incyte Corporation
$149,364
Amgen Inc.
$139,671
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134,929
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$123,559
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$116,994
AbbVie, Inc.
$97,285
ABBVIE INC.
$96,363
UCB, Inc.
$86,904
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$74,596
AbbVie Inc.
$65,673
Lilly USA, LLC
$64,583
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$63,281
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$50,003
Celgene Corporation
$48,347
PFIZER INC.
$44,414
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$40,963
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$26,495
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14,287
LEO Pharma Inc.
$6,234
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,139
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$476
Journey Medical Corporation
$147
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$137
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$121
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$106
Promius Pharma LLC
$59
Allergan, Inc.
$51
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$44
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
EPI Health, LLC
$17
Biofrontera Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 27.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Exelderm · FINACEA · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · LITFULO · OPZELURA · Olux · Otezla · Poteligeo · Promiseb Complete · REMICADE · RETIN-A MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · VenaSeal · Winlevi · 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 →
The majority of payments (98%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for dermatology in NY.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
823
Per 100K population
59.3
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU
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. Cohen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NY peers, with 21 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. Cohen experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cohen performed 10,401 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. Cohen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cohen received a total of $1,789,608 from 37 companies across 2,080 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. Cohen's costs compare to other dermatologists in Oceanside?
Dr. Cohen's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Cohen) 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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