Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Heaphy, M.D.
Dermatology · Lima, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heaphy
Dr. Michael Heaphy is a dermatology specialist in Lima, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heaphy performed 19,873 Medicare services across 9,287 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heaphy received a total of $1,903 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 118 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. Heaphy 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 1% volume in OH
$1,903 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,873
Medicare services
Top 1% in OH for dermatology
9,287
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
7,203 | $4 | $7 |
| 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. |
2,967 | $23 | $32 |
| 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. |
2,145 | $34 | $66 |
| 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. |
1,471 | $34 | $55 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,194 | $1 | $5 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
1,133 | $58 | $99 |
| 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. |
656 | $66 | $109 |
| 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. |
529 | $35 | $49 |
| 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. |
299 | $9 | $14 |
| 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. |
167 | $197 | $295 |
| 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. |
158 | $98 | $273 |
| 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. |
155 | $419 | $650 |
| 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. |
149 | $45 | $72 |
| 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. |
148 | $44 | $99 |
| 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. |
133 | $113 | $170 |
| 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. |
123 | $285 | $420 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
106 | $82 | $123 |
| 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. |
98 | $190 | $462 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 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 is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
94 | $145 | $308 |
| 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. |
91 | $63 | $114 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth from the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in size or smaller. |
76 | $69 | $127 |
| 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. |
74 | $48 | $91 |
| Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin. |
73 | $43 | $89 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
70 | $48 | $94 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
64 | $20 | $28 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
43 | $62 | $80 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 42 | $308 | $395 |
| 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. |
41 | $47 | $104 |
| 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. |
37 | $66 | $193 |
| 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. |
34 | $71 | $121 |
| 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. |
31 | $93 | $152 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
26 | $31 | $55 |
| 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. |
26 | $223 | $389 |
| 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. |
26 | $58 | $124 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
25 | $44 | $58 |
| Lip biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the lip for laboratory examination. |
25 | $79 | $120 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 23 | $81 | $128 |
| Skin growth removal, back or sides, less than 3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a skin growth located on the back or lower sides of the body. The growth being removed is smaller than 3.0 centimeters in size. |
19 | $351 | $499 |
| 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. |
17 | $425 | $610 |
| Removal of skin growth, neck or chest, less than 3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located under the skin of the neck or front of the chest. The growth being removed is smaller than 3.0 centimeters in size. |
17 | $306 | $430 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
16 | $116 | $180 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The excision size is between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
13 | $119 | $201 |
| Surgical removal of large skin cancer growth Surgical excision of a malignant skin lesion located on the body, arms, or legs that measures more than 4.0 centimeters in diameter. |
13 | $311 | $440 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
12 | $160 | $209 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
11 | $112 | $290 |
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 ↗$1,903
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $272/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in OH for dermatology
20
Companies
118
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
$1,699 (89.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$204 (10.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$318
2023
$261
2022
$283
2021
$278
2020
$244
2019
$240
2018
$278
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$104
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
Amgen Inc.
$49
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 68.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$457
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$250
AbbVie Inc.
$179
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
AbbVie, Inc.
$129
Amgen Inc.
$111
PFIZER INC.
$102
GENZYME CORPORATION
$79
UCB, Inc.
$69
LEO Pharma Inc.
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$37
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$30
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Journey Medical Corporation
$20
Almirall LLC
$18
Incyte Corporation
$18
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · XELJANZ · 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 (89%) 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
4.9
County median income
$62,001
Nearest hospital
MERCY HEALTH-ST RITA'S 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. Heaphy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in OH), 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. Heaphy experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heaphy performed 7,203 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Heaphy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heaphy received a total of $1,903 from 20 companies across 118 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. Heaphy's costs compare to other dermatologists in Lima?
Dr. Heaphy's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Heaphy) 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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