Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashkan Ghorbani, MD
Dermatology · Pasadena, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghorbani
Dr. Ashkan Ghorbani is a dermatology specialist in Pasadena, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghorbani performed 12,088 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghorbani received a total of $24,105 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1310 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ghorbani 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$24,105 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗12,088
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
5,738 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,082 | $81 | $191 |
| 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. |
1,008 | $32 | $111 |
| 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. |
999 | $71 | $152 |
| 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. |
888 | $122 | $278 |
| 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. |
797 | $97 | $215 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
461 | $54 | $175 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 206 | $93 | $224 |
| 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. |
107 | $81 | $186 |
| 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. |
100 | $41 | $89 |
| 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. |
85 | $93 | $207 |
| 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. |
79 | $105 | $279 |
| 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. |
73 | $371 | $806 |
| Skin cancer removal, face/ears/eyes/nose/lips, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The procedure involves excising a lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
56 | $132 | $534 |
| 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. |
43 | $338 | $731 |
| 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. |
39 | $115 | $300 |
| 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. |
35 | $146 | $346 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
33 | $60 | $210 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
31 | $75 | $211 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 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 is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
28 | $130 | $527 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
25 | $40 | $182 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
25 | $47 | $167 |
| All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations | 25 | $6 | $7 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 19 | $137 | $317 |
| 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. |
18 | $117 | $473 |
| 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. |
18 | $126 | $324 |
| 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 | $162 | $355 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
15 | $124 | $502 |
| 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. |
14 | $83 | $240 |
| 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. |
13 | $399 | $851 |
| Surgical removal of cancerous skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 3.1-4.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The procedure involves removing a growth measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
12 | $162 | $658 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,105
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,444/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
1,310
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,334
2023
$5,595
2022
$4,238
2021
$2,900
2020
$1,790
2019
$2,285
2018
$1,962
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$803
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$772
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$449
Incyte Corporation
$401
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$392
Lilly USA, LLC
$361
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$278
GENZYME CORPORATION
$261
Amgen Inc.
$253
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$241
LEO Pharma Inc.
$208
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$194
PFIZER INC.
$176
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$152
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
UCB, Inc.
$84
Almirall LLC
$70
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$31
Tempus AI, Inc
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,391
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$2,120
ABBVIE INC.
$2,017
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,007
Amgen Inc.
$1,508
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,501
Incyte Corporation
$1,476
LEO Pharma Inc.
$1,056
GENZYME CORPORATION
$931
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$739
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$722
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$667
Celgene Corporation
$604
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$599
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$556
AbbVie, Inc.
$540
AbbVie Inc.
$533
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$498
PFIZER INC.
$484
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$339
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$311
UCB, Inc.
$307
EPI Health, LLC
$290
Almirall LLC
$254
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$207
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$180
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$163
DERMIRA, INC.
$148
Genentech USA, Inc.
$102
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Biofrontera Inc.
$98
Promius Pharma LLC
$83
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Sandoz Inc.
$41
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Journey Medical Corporation
$27
Tempus AI, Inc
$27
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$23
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$22
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Merz North America, Inc.
$16
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$16
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 27.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Ameluz · BLU-U · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Baxdela · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cloderm Cream · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DermOtic · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Ketodan · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LEXETTE · LIBTAYO · Merlin Test · NAFTIN · NUZYRA · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRIANEX 0.05% · TRILUMA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Tolak · Tremfya · Trianex · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Winlevi · YCANTH · Zoryve
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Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
186
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Ghorbani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), 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. Ghorbani experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghorbani performed 5,738 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ghorbani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghorbani received a total of $24,105 from 51 companies across 1,310 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ghorbani's costs compare to other dermatologists in Pasadena?
Dr. Ghorbani's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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?
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