Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Palmer, MD
Dermatology · Centerville, OH
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. Palmer 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. Palmer
Dr. Gary Palmer is a dermatology specialist in Centerville, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Palmer performed 5,184 Medicare services across 1,812 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Palmer received a total of $7,828 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 449 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. Palmer 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 16% volume in OH
$7,828 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,184
Medicare services
Top 16% in OH for dermatology
1,812
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~247 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 | 2,006 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
1,019 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
566 | $33 | $50 |
| 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. |
381 | $36 | $70 |
| 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. |
310 | $46 | $70 |
| UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin. |
161 | $64 | $82 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
149 | $48 | $80 |
| 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. |
88 | $103 | $172 |
| 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. |
86 | $39 | $72 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
55 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
43 | $66 | $105 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
36 | $32 | $50 |
| 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. |
36 | $124 | $175 |
| 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. |
35 | $85 | $140 |
| 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. |
32 | $65 | $110 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 26 | $115 | $159 |
| 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. |
25 | $125 | $165 |
| 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. |
25 | $143 | $200 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
22 | $40 | $80 |
| 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. |
19 | $39 | $50 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
18 | $161 | $201 |
| 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. |
17 | $98 | $160 |
| 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. |
17 | $70 | $100 |
| 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. |
12 | $64 | $123 |
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 ↗$7,828
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,118/year across 7 years
Top 26% in OH for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
449
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
$7,316 (93.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$512 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,747
2023
$1,498
2022
$999
2021
$735
2020
$598
2019
$1,178
2018
$1,074
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$403
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$256
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$234
Lilly USA, LLC
$222
GENZYME CORPORATION
$199
UCB, Inc.
$183
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 51.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,373
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,236
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$613
AbbVie, Inc.
$561
GENZYME CORPORATION
$546
AbbVie Inc.
$505
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$428
UCB, Inc.
$382
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$364
PFIZER INC.
$301
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$296
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$256
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$205
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$129
Merz North America, Inc.
$128
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$77
Allergan Inc.
$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
Allergan, Inc.
$35
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
Biofrontera Inc.
$28
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$27
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
LEO Pharma Inc.
$21
Incyte Corporation
$19
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$17
Celgene Corporation
$16
Almirall LLC
$15
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$14
Journey Medical Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Aczone · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · EUCRISA · Enbrel · FINACEA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · JUBLIA · LITFULO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
9.0
County median income
$64,403
Nearest hospital
KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Palmer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Palmer experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Palmer performed 2,006 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. Palmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Palmer received a total of $7,828 from 31 companies across 449 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. Palmer's costs compare to other dermatologists in Centerville?
Dr. Palmer's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Palmer) 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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