Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kimberly Tamargo, MD
Dermatology · Fairlawn, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tamargo
Dr. Kimberly Tamargo is a dermatology specialist in Fairlawn, OH, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tamargo performed 3,187 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tamargo received a total of $8,939 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tamargo 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.
✓ 9 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 31% volume in OH
$8,939 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,187
Medicare services
Top 31% in OH for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
983 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
430 | $59 | $125 |
| 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. |
384 | $33 | $100 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
358 | $59 | $175 |
| 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. |
218 | $36 | $75 |
| 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. |
205 | $88 | $175 |
| 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. |
203 | $78 | $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. |
77 | $62 | $175 |
| 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. |
54 | $39 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $95 | $355 |
| 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. |
39 | $218 | $400 |
| 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. |
36 | $108 | $200 |
| 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. |
23 | $112 | $225 |
| 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. |
20 | $284 | $565 |
| 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. |
19 | $60 | $235 |
| 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. |
18 | $325 | $610 |
| 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. |
18 | $302 | $450 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
16 | $44 | $175 |
| 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. |
15 | $103 | $400 |
| 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. |
14 | $123 | $250 |
| 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. |
14 | $45 | $125 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,939
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,490/year across 6 years
Top 22% in OH for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
427
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,482
2023
$2,852
2022
$2,147
2021
$552
2019
$752
2018
$154
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$380
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$217
UCB, Inc.
$215
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$161
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$155
Incyte Corporation
$140
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$131
Amgen Inc.
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$110
GENZYME CORPORATION
$106
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$104
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
LEO Pharma Inc.
$75
PFIZER INC.
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Organon Llc
$46
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 32.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$898
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$708
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$671
Lilly USA, LLC
$614
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$579
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$539
AbbVie Inc.
$492
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$465
GENZYME CORPORATION
$385
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$385
LEO Pharma Inc.
$362
Incyte Corporation
$356
PFIZER INC.
$333
Genentech USA, Inc.
$294
UCB, Inc.
$275
Amgen Inc.
$262
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$253
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$193
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$167
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$104
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$86
Organon Llc
$46
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$45
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$36
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
EPI Health, LLC
$23
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$20
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 25.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · ARAZLO · BLU-U · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DALVANCE · DAXXIFY · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · IDACIO · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · Poteligeo · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TEFLARO · TREMFYA · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · Xolair · YCANTH
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Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
130
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
5.4 mi
5.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Tamargo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tamargo experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tamargo performed 983 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Tamargo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tamargo received a total of $8,939 from 32 companies across 427 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Tamargo's costs compare to other dermatologists in Fairlawn?
Dr. Tamargo's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Tamargo) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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