Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Bedocs, DO
Dermatology · Sandusky, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bedocs
Dr. Paul Bedocs is a dermatology specialist in Sandusky, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bedocs performed 12,234 Medicare services across 6,711 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bedocs received a total of $5,936 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 366 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. Bedocs 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 4% volume in OH
$5,936 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,234
Medicare services
Top 4% in OH for dermatology
6,711
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~612 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. |
4,634 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
2,160 | $24 | $55 |
| 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. |
1,204 | $55 | $155 |
| 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. |
1,162 | $37 | $111 |
| 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. |
859 | $82 | $221 |
| 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. |
370 | $499 | $1,142 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
293 | $63 | $174 |
| 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. |
275 | $68 | $190 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 177 | $301 | $691 |
| 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. |
164 | $102 | $279 |
| 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. |
119 | $60 | $192 |
| 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. |
80 | $147 | $672 |
| 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. |
80 | $472 | $1,071 |
| 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. |
72 | $178 | $816 |
| 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. |
65 | $23 | $49 |
| 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. |
62 | $99 | $287 |
| 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. |
50 | $225 | $521 |
| 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. |
48 | $36 | $89 |
| 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. |
43 | $301 | $687 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
41 | $93 | $237 |
| 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. |
37 | $97 | $420 |
| 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. |
36 | $41 | $152 |
| 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. |
34 | $39 | $96 |
| 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. |
31 | $176 | $738 |
| 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. |
22 | $108 | $302 |
| 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 | $169 | $689 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
20 | $46 | $168 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
19 | $295 | $660 |
| 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. |
18 | $117 | $479 |
| 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. |
15 | $47 | $124 |
| 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. |
12 | $86 | $294 |
| 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. |
12 | $160 | $733 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
3.0% medium
96.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,936
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $848/year across 7 years
Top 31% in OH for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
366
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
$5,936 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,007
2023
$1,305
2022
$854
2021
$825
2020
$217
2019
$366
2018
$362
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$589
Lilly USA, LLC
$294
UCB, Inc.
$132
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$131
GENZYME CORPORATION
$130
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$86
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$86
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$68
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$52
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$33
Incyte Corporation
$27
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$26
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
LEO Pharma Inc.
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 50.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$974
Lilly USA, LLC
$828
AbbVie Inc.
$585
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$375
UCB, Inc.
$354
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$326
Amgen Inc.
$204
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$201
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$200
PFIZER INC.
$200
GENZYME CORPORATION
$173
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$167
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$159
Incyte Corporation
$156
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
AbbVie, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$92
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$90
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
LEO Pharma Inc.
$62
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$39
DERMIRA, INC.
$35
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$26
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
Celgene Corporation
$23
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$21
Almirall LLC
$19
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Kerecis Limited
$18
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$13
Promius Pharma LLC
$11
Biofrontera Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
7
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$68,431
Nearest hospital
FIRELANDS REGIONAL 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. Bedocs is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bedocs experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bedocs performed 4,634 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. Bedocs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bedocs received a total of $5,936 from 39 companies across 366 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. Bedocs's costs compare to other dermatologists in Sandusky?
Dr. Bedocs's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Bedocs) 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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