Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christine Stanko, M.D.
Dermatopathology Physician · Villanova, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Stanko 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. Stanko
Dr. Christine Stanko is a dermatopathology physician in Villanova, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stanko performed 3,072 Medicare services across 2,112 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stanko received a total of $5,093 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatopathology 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. Stanko 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 50% volume in PA
$5,093 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,072
Medicare services
Top 50% in PA for dermatopathology physician
2,112
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~146 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. |
669 | $6 | $11 |
| 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. |
603 | $68 | $150 |
| 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. |
352 | $92 | $208 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
298 | $75 | $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. |
253 | $41 | $127 |
| 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. |
213 | $82 | $211 |
| 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. |
160 | $81 | $186 |
| 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. |
137 | $115 | $281 |
| 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. |
105 | $43 | $88 |
| 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. |
41 | $134 | $276 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 33 | $100 | $335 |
| 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. |
33 | $487 | $1,165 |
| 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. |
30 | $256 | $525 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
28 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
25 | $109 | $422 |
| 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. |
23 | $106 | $219 |
| 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. |
23 | $213 | $819 |
| 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. |
16 | $94 | $215 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
15 | $42 | $103 |
| 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. |
15 | $268 | $739 |
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 ↗$5,093
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $728/year across 7 years
Top 11% in PA for dermatopathology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
198
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
$5,093 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,107
2023
$763
2022
$1,004
2021
$407
2020
$287
2019
$631
2018
$894
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$226
LEO Pharma Inc.
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$141
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$89
Incyte Corporation
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$74
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$73
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$67
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$44
GENZYME CORPORATION
$28
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
PFIZER INC.
$17
Biofrontera Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merz North America, Inc.
$694
AbbVie Inc.
$476
Allergan Inc.
$463
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$353
ABBVIE INC.
$287
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$277
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
Amgen Inc.
$248
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$245
Incyte Corporation
$198
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$169
LEO Pharma Inc.
$164
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$154
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$88
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$73
Allergan, Inc.
$70
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$58
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
$51
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$39
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Organogenesis Inc.
$33
Biofrontera Inc.
$31
Celgene Corporation
$22
UCB, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$14
DERMIRA, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · OPZELURA · Otezla · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VALCHLOR · Winlevi · XEOMIN · Xeomin
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
Dermatopathology physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
1.4 mi
1.4 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. Stanko is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of PA peers, with 21 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. Stanko experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stanko performed 669 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. Stanko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stanko received a total of $5,093 from 33 companies across 198 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. Stanko's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Villanova?
Dr. Stanko's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Stanko) 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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