Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samuel Chachkin, MD
Dermatology · Huntingdon Valley, PA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chachkin 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. Chachkin
Dr. Samuel Chachkin is a dermatology specialist in Huntingdon Valley, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chachkin performed 11,019 Medicare services across 6,408 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chachkin received a total of $7,262 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 407 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. Chachkin 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 4% volume in PA
$7,262 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,019
Medicare services
Top 4% in PA for dermatology
6,408
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~580 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. |
3,035 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
1,467 | $92 | $180 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
1,459 | $76 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,347 | $65 | $135 |
| 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. |
1,338 | $38 | $100 |
| 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. |
809 | $43 | $93 |
| 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. |
212 | $85 | $250 |
| 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. |
186 | $140 | $316 |
| 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. |
142 | $106 | $232 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
127 | $1 | $16 |
| 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. |
124 | $125 | $267 |
| 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. |
124 | $69 | $222 |
| 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. |
120 | $127 | $242 |
| 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. |
83 | $245 | $435 |
| 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. |
71 | $112 | $257 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 57 | $134 | $288 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
54 | $52 | $199 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
43 | $37 | $95 |
| 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. |
39 | $74 | $250 |
| 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. |
32 | $93 | $190 |
| 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. |
26 | $102 | $320 |
| 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. |
23 | $101 | $253 |
| 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. |
21 | $130 | $310 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
19 | $93 | $235 |
| 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. |
18 | $99 | $190 |
| 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. |
16 | $183 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $147 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $120 | $415 |
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
22.8% medium
77.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,262
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,037/year across 7 years
Top 22% in PA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
407
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
$6,741 (92.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$522 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,280
2023
$1,041
2022
$762
2021
$113
2020
$670
2019
$1,722
2018
$1,675
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$265
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$253
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$173
PFIZER INC.
$141
LEO Pharma Inc.
$108
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$69
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$55
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
UCB, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 54.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,180
LEO Pharma Inc.
$968
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$621
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$468
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$416
Biofrontera Inc.
$379
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$322
PFIZER INC.
$288
AbbVie, Inc.
$231
ABBVIE INC.
$216
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$199
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$196
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$187
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$172
GENZYME CORPORATION
$157
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$140
AbbVie Inc.
$139
Celgene Corporation
$139
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$82
UCB, Inc.
$71
Sandoz Inc.
$64
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$61
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$55
Incyte Corporation
$48
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
Almirall LLC
$41
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
EPI Health, LLC
$31
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$30
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$27
Amgen Inc.
$26
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Novum Pharma, LLC
$16
Promius Pharma LLC
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Journey Medical Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Alcortin A · Ameluz · Avar · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · Exelderm · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VTAMA · Veltin · 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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
336
Per 100K population
39.0
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Chachkin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in PA), 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. Chachkin experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chachkin performed 3,035 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. Chachkin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chachkin received a total of $7,262 from 39 companies across 407 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. Chachkin's costs compare to other dermatologists in Huntingdon Valley?
Dr. Chachkin's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Chachkin) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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