Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Plott, M.D.

Dermatology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
12469 TIMBERLAND BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76244
8174316555
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1558569087 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. Plott

Dr. Ronald Plott is a dermatology in Fort Worth, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Plott performed 4,931 Medicare services across 3,045 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plott received a total of $281,702 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 877 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Plott is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in TX$ $281,702 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,931
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for dermatology
3,045
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~274 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-141,479$5$20
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)964$87$383
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1565$40$203
Skin biopsy, tangential322$72$308
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)257$65$271
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14256$85$344
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths212$126$510
New patient office visit (45-59 min)164$108$498
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)138$37$169
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)123$1$22
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth73$40$152
Acne surgery61$87$352
New patient office visit (30-44 min)48$75$335
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm35$130$539
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths33$31$172
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths29$99$402
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes27$45$217
Biopsy of ear24$59$292
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle23$11$42
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less22$64$302
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm21$308$1,205
Punch biopsy, first skin growth20$96$381
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm19$73$519
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm16$334$1,289
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.
1.2% high complexity
12.5% medium
86.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$281,702
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $40,243/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for dermatology
58
Companies
877
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$114,901 (40.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$80,221 (28.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$69,401 (24.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,179 (6.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$25,162
2023
$28,034
2022
$63,106
2021
$19,233
2020
$17,929
2019
$11,712
2018
$116,527

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$83,638
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69,483
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$54,537
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24,853
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$24,079
EPI Health, LLC
$4,537
UCB, Inc.
$3,491
Promius Pharma LLC
$3,465
ABBVIE INC.
$1,240
Merz North America, Inc.
$1,212
PFIZER INC.
$910
Journey Medical Corporation
$869
GENZYME CORPORATION
$867
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$824
Lilly USA, LLC
$754
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$676
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$625
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$547
AbbVie Inc.
$518
Incyte Corporation
$471
AbbVie, Inc.
$439
Misonix Inc
$403
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$361
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$349
LEO Pharma Inc.
$315
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$306
Almirall LLC
$169
Amgen Inc.
$168
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$158
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$157
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$151
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$138
Allergan Inc.
$118
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Organon Llc
$96
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Allergan, Inc.
$57
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Genentech USA, Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$24
Organon LLC
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$22
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$21
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$20
Biofrontera Inc.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Celgene Corporation
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
DERMIRA, INC.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cloderm Cream · ClosureFast · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ELIDEL · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Erivedge · Exelderm · FLEXITOUCH · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · Loprox · NUZYRA · Neo-Synalar · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · RAYOS · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOLODYN · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · TWYNEO · TheraSkin · Tremfya · Trianex · VTAMA · VenaSeal · Winlevi · XTRAC · Xeomin · YCANTH · 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 →

The majority of payments (41%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $5,713 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Plott is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Plott experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Plott performed 1,479 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. Plott receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Plott received a total of $281,702 from 58 companies across 877 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. Plott's costs compare to other dermatologys in Fort Worth?
Dr. Plott'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. Plott) 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 →
About this page

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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →