Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joel Herron, MD
Dermatology · Gahanna, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Herron 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. Herron
Dr. Joel Herron is a dermatology specialist in Gahanna, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Herron performed 23,365 Medicare services across 2,545 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Herron received a total of $28,646 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1838 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. Herron 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in OH
$28,646 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗23,365
Medicare services
Top 1% in OH for dermatology
2,545
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,168 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 | 18,400 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,293 | $5 | $9 |
| Epifix, per square centimeter | 693 | $118 | $226 |
| 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. |
575 | $59 | $131 |
| 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. |
549 | $66 | $162 |
| 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. |
547 | $25 | $96 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
182 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
128 | $512 | $974 |
| 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. |
92 | $198 | $395 |
| 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. |
77 | $85 | $185 |
| 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. |
72 | $65 | $163 |
| 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. |
70 | $42 | $81 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 50 | $308 | $589 |
| 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. |
49 | $70 | $175 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
41 | $60 | $167 |
| 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. |
40 | $10 | $20 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
38 | $40 | $145 |
| 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. |
37 | $323 | $614 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
32 | $85 | $197 |
| 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. |
32 | $364 | $682 |
| 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. |
28 | $584 | $1,099 |
| 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. |
27 | $550 | $1,112 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
26 | $85 | $196 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
25 | $44 | $152 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
24 | $66 | $176 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
23 | $63 | $225 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
22 | $54 | $145 |
| 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. |
20 | $189 | $378 |
| 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. |
20 | $487 | $914 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
19 | $291 | $561 |
| 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. |
18 | $80 | $181 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
17 | $21 | $82 |
| 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. |
17 | $258 | $513 |
| 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. |
16 | $108 | $403 |
| 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. |
14 | $87 | $352 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 14 | $97 | $189 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
13 | $102 | $225 |
| 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. |
13 | $116 | $242 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
12 | $40 | $139 |
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 ↗$28,646
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,092/year across 7 years
Top 9% in OH for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
1,838
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
$28,173 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$473 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,598
2023
$5,161
2022
$3,584
2021
$3,727
2020
$3,260
2019
$2,936
2018
$4,380
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$549
ABBVIE INC.
$480
Amgen Inc.
$456
GENZYME CORPORATION
$400
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$352
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$300
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$296
UCB, Inc.
$293
PFIZER INC.
$282
LEO Pharma Inc.
$265
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$249
Incyte Corporation
$217
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$183
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$172
Journey Medical Corporation
$164
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$157
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$136
Biofrontera Inc.
$127
Lilly USA, LLC
$107
Krystal Biotech Inc
$106
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$76
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Almirall LLC
$40
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Kerecis Limited
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 26.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,575
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,882
ABBVIE INC.
$1,831
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,825
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,452
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,353
Journey Medical Corporation
$1,344
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,142
Amgen Inc.
$1,124
LEO Pharma Inc.
$1,064
UCB, Inc.
$953
Lilly USA, LLC
$928
Biofrontera Inc.
$898
PFIZER INC.
$779
AbbVie Inc.
$777
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$652
Incyte Corporation
$646
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$631
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$585
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$551
Celgene Corporation
$524
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$516
AbbVie, Inc.
$514
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$452
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$438
Almirall LLC
$409
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$306
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$270
EPI Health, LLC
$248
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$158
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$135
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$134
Krystal Biotech Inc
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$118
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$113
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$110
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$106
DERMIRA, INC.
$106
Merz North America, Inc.
$93
Promius Pharma LLC
$87
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$62
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$52
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$31
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
ConvaTec Inc.
$26
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$21
Kerecis Limited
$21
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 22.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · AQUACEL AG+ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Aczone · Ameluz · BOTOX · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cloderm Cream · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ELZONRIS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Enbrel · Exelderm · FINACEA · Finacea · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Ketodan · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · NUZYRA · Neo-Synalar · Neo-Synalar Cream · Neocera · Neuac · Nicadan · OMNIGRAFT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · Ovace · PRAMOSONE · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STELARA · Sernivo · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Tovet (emollient formulation) · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Veltin · Veregen · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · Xeomin · Xolegel · YCANTH · ZILXI · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for dermatology in OH.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Herron is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of OH peers, with 20 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. Herron experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Herron performed 18,400 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. Herron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Herron received a total of $28,646 from 61 companies across 1,838 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. Herron's costs compare to other dermatologists in Gahanna?
Dr. Herron's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Herron) 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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