Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Skandamis, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Dublin, 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. Skandamis 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. Skandamis
Dr. George Skandamis is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Dublin, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skandamis performed 1,467 Medicare services across 1,078 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skandamis received a total of $19,474 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1066 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Skandamis 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 6% volume in OH
$19,474 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,467
Medicare services
Top 6% in OH for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,078
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
229 | $60 | $172 |
| 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. |
200 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
153 | $78 | $250 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
127 | $28 | $71 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
88 | $65 | $198 |
| 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. |
83 | $78 | $217 |
| 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. |
69 | $199 | $568 |
| 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. |
63 | $42 | $127 |
| 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. |
52 | $72 | $231 |
| 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. |
49 | $114 | $533 |
| 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 | $119 | $319 |
| 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. |
40 | $61 | $216 |
| 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. |
39 | $38 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
36 | $132 | $346 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
31 | $742 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
28 | $306 | $500 |
| 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. |
27 | $186 | $544 |
| 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. |
27 | $97 | $320 |
| 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. |
18 | $411 | $1,286 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
18 | $85 | $223 |
| 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. |
12 | $230 | $830 |
| 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. |
12 | $120 | $340 |
| 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. |
11 | $76 | $379 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 11 | $315 | $777 |
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 ↗$19,474
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,782/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
1,066
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
$15,593 (80.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,199 (16.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$682 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,836
2023
$5,126
2022
$2,800
2021
$2,434
2020
$1,770
2019
$2,573
2018
$2,936
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$523
UCB, Inc.
$268
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$253
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$222
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$43
PFIZER INC.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
LEO Pharma Inc.
$26
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$3,482
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,350
AbbVie Inc.
$1,339
ABBVIE INC.
$1,279
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,124
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,070
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,067
Lilly USA, LLC
$983
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$915
UCB, Inc.
$728
LEO Pharma Inc.
$628
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$605
Biofrontera Inc.
$590
Journey Medical Corporation
$456
Amgen Inc.
$426
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$416
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$377
Merz North America, Inc.
$351
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$239
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$231
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$227
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$170
PFIZER INC.
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Almirall LLC
$131
Celgene Corporation
$125
Incyte Corporation
$116
Genentech USA, Inc.
$103
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$93
DERMIRA, INC.
$91
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$68
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$58
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$53
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
EPI Health, LLC
$38
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$36
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$31
Medline Industries, Inc.
$29
Krystal Biotech Inc
$22
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALDARA · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BIAFINE · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EFUDEX · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · Exelderm · FINACEA · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · Neo-Synalar Cream · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PICATO · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TETRIX · TREMFYA · TargaDox · Targadox · Tremfya · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Veltin · Winlevi · XEOMIN · Xolair · YCANTH · ZILXI
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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for student in an organized health care education/training program in OH.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
2,725
Per 100K population
206.2
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Skandamis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of OH 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. Skandamis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skandamis performed 229 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Skandamis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skandamis received a total of $19,474 from 44 companies across 1,066 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. Skandamis's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Dublin?
Dr. Skandamis's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Skandamis) 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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