Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Lewis, M.D.
Dermatology · Chillicothe, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lewis
Dr. Thomas Lewis is a dermatology specialist in Chillicothe, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lewis performed 984 Medicare services across 781 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lewis received a total of $5,118 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 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. Lewis 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
▲ 984 Medicare services
$5,118 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗984
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in OH for dermatology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
781
Unique beneficiaries
$178
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
362 | $239 | $598 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 191 | $148 | $368 |
| 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. |
89 | $117 | $431 |
| 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. |
76 | $111 | $268 |
| 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. |
47 | $75 | $216 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 40 | $77 | $293 |
| 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. |
28 | $58 | $155 |
| 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. |
25 | $495 | $711 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
18 | $232 | $551 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
16 | $80 | $272 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
15 | $61 | $230 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
14 | $108 | $377 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
14 | $131 | $445 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
13 | $17 | $90 |
| 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. |
13 | $633 | $875 |
| 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. |
12 | $138 | $208 |
| 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. |
11 | $100 | $380 |
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 ↗$5,118
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $731/year across 7 years
Top 35% in OH for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
327
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
$5,118 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,067
2023
$765
2022
$460
2021
$707
2020
$277
2019
$1,132
2018
$710
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$311
UCB, Inc.
$120
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$74
Incyte Corporation
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Krystal Biotech Inc
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$915
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$663
AbbVie, Inc.
$537
AbbVie Inc.
$414
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$413
Lilly USA, LLC
$381
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$275
UCB, Inc.
$193
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$144
PFIZER INC.
$122
Amgen Inc.
$118
Incyte Corporation
$107
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$106
Celgene Corporation
$79
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$76
Genentech USA, Inc.
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$46
Biofrontera Inc.
$40
CONMED Corporation
$39
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Krystal Biotech Inc
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$14
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$13
LEO Pharma Inc.
$13
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ACTHAR · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · BLU-U · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Hulio · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VALCHLOR · VISICLEAR · VYJUVEK · XIFAXAN
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$59,819
Nearest hospital
CHILLICOTHE VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lewis is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Lewis experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lewis performed 362 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Lewis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lewis received a total of $5,118 from 34 companies across 327 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. Lewis's costs compare to other dermatologists in Chillicothe?
Dr. Lewis's average Medicare payment per service is $178. 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. Lewis) 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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