Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Griffin, M.D

Dermatology · Lafayette Hill, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2 CHERRY CT, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
2676259363
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1336402775 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Griffin

Dr. Thomas Griffin is a dermatology specialist in Lafayette Hill, PA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Griffin performed 2,699 Medicare services across 1,744 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Griffin received a total of $3,732 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 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. Griffin 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in PA $3,732 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,699
Medicare services
Top 35% in PA for dermatology
1,744
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~193 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
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.
788 $63 $133
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.
625 $5 $10
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.
313 $41 $101
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
267 $72 $153
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.
129 $83 $171
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.
84 $77 $166
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.
82 $42 $76
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.
74 $123 $269
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.
58 $91 $223
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.
48 $40 $84
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.
42 $77 $189
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.
38 $256 $458
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
34 $1 $1
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.
18 $111 $367
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.
18 $110 $251
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 16 $153 $284
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
15 $34 $86
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.
13 $91 $259
Ear tissue biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination.
13 $61 $145
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.
12 $76 $189
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 12 $257 $476
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 ↗
$3,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $533/year across 7 years
Top 35% in PA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
210
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
$3,732 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$553
2023
$387
2022
$434
2021
$64
2020
$340
2019
$1,170
2018
$784

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$209
GENZYME CORPORATION
$150
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$41
LEO Pharma Inc.
$38
Paladin Technology Solutions
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$680
ABBVIE INC.
$643
GENZYME CORPORATION
$457
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$380
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
AbbVie Inc.
$224
Lilly USA, LLC
$222
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$196
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$104
Paladin Technology Solutions
$82
LEO Pharma Inc.
$79
Genentech USA, Inc.
$71
UCB, Inc.
$62
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Celgene Corporation
$39
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Amgen Inc.
$23
DERMIRA, INC.
$21
Promius Pharma LLC
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Merz North America, Inc.
$20
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$17
Almirall LLC
$16
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 47.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · BOTOX · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EPIDUO FORTE · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · Impoyz · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · ORACEA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Trianex · VALCHLOR · Veltin · Winlevi · XOLAIR
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.

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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
354
Per 100K population
41.1
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital
TEMPLE HEALTH - CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL
2.4 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. Griffin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Griffin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Griffin performed 788 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Griffin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Griffin received a total of $3,732 from 24 companies across 210 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. Griffin's costs compare to other dermatologists in Lafayette Hill?
Dr. Griffin's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Griffin) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →