Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Fulchiero, M.D., M.S.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Altoona, PA
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Fulchiero
Dr. Gregory Fulchiero is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Altoona, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fulchiero performed 28,039 Medicare services across 7,301 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fulchiero received a total of $12,149 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 749 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. 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. Fulchiero 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 8% volume in PA
$12,149 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗28,039
Medicare services
Top 8% in PA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
7,301
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,476 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 | 16,001 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
4,024 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
1,254 | $58 | $175 |
| 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. |
1,133 | $34 | $130 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
998 | $64 | $196 |
| 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. |
945 | $36 | $109 |
| 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. |
469 | $432 | $1,310 |
| 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. |
447 | $73 | $218 |
| 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. |
416 | $37 | $97 |
| 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. |
344 | $45 | $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. |
289 | $73 | $217 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
206 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
171 | $184 | $915 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 164 | $316 | $793 |
| 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. |
100 | $454 | $1,228 |
| 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. |
97 | $110 | $346 |
| 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. |
92 | $124 | $326 |
| 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. |
74 | $10 | $27 |
| 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. |
63 | $173 | $825 |
| 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. |
49 | $46 | $177 |
| 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. |
49 | $101 | $266 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
47 | $55 | $187 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
42 | $34 | $110 |
| 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. |
40 | $590 | $1,491 |
| 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. |
37 | $89 | $248 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 34 | $110 | $366 |
| 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. |
32 | $179 | $587 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
32 | $71 | $193 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
31 | $121 | $374 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
31 | $154 | $437 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
30 | $92 | $286 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
30 | $120 | $399 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
25 | $123 | $549 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
24 | $194 | $967 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
22 | $704 | $1,786 |
| 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 | $186 | $771 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
20 | $91 | $322 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
17 | $770 | $1,932 |
| 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. |
17 | $305 | $757 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
17 | $16 | $44 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
16 | $774 | $1,929 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 15 | $156 | $613 |
| 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. |
15 | $154 | $824 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
13 | $167 | $600 |
| 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. |
13 | $551 | $1,469 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm | 12 | $165 | $707 |
| 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. |
11 | $81 | $243 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
11 | $96 | $349 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
6.4% medium
93.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,149
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,736/year across 7 years
Top 8% in PA for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
749
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
$11,851 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$298 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,032
2023
$2,741
2022
$1,850
2021
$1,067
2020
$379
2019
$745
2018
$2,335
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$630
ABBVIE INC.
$417
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$302
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$203
Amgen Inc.
$198
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$172
GENZYME CORPORATION
$142
UCB, Inc.
$133
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$113
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$98
PFIZER INC.
$90
Genentech USA, Inc.
$75
Biofrontera Inc.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Incyte Corporation
$49
Organogenesis Inc.
$45
LEO Pharma Inc.
$40
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,574
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,348
Amgen Inc.
$872
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$712
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$621
PFIZER INC.
$599
GENZYME CORPORATION
$589
UCB, Inc.
$568
Lilly USA, LLC
$485
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$466
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$435
AbbVie Inc.
$411
LEO Pharma Inc.
$366
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$350
Genentech USA, Inc.
$305
AbbVie, Inc.
$299
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$292
Incyte Corporation
$241
Celgene Corporation
$225
Biofrontera Inc.
$224
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$198
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$163
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$67
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$63
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
DERMIRA, INC.
$46
Organogenesis Inc.
$45
Merz North America, Inc.
$42
Allergan Inc.
$39
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$33
Misonix Inc
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$27
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$27
Bioventus LLC
$21
Novum Pharma, LLC
$19
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Kerecis Limited
$7
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AFFINITY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Alcortin A · Ameluz · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DSUVIA · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITFULO · ODOMZO · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Poteligeo · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SEGLENTIS · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · XELJANZ · XEOMIN · XOLAIR · Xolair · YCANTH
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 8% for mohs-micrographic surgery physician in PA.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$60,594
Nearest hospital
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA)
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. Fulchiero is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of PA 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. Fulchiero experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fulchiero performed 16,001 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. Fulchiero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fulchiero received a total of $12,149 from 44 companies across 749 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. Fulchiero's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Altoona?
Dr. Fulchiero's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Fulchiero) 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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