Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Miller, M.D. P.A.

Dermatology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
8431 FREDERICKSBURG RD, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106157171
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1760454060 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Miller 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. Miller

Dr. Stephen Miller is a dermatology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 5,759 Medicare services across 1,291 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $44,222 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 708 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. Miller 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in TX $44,222 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,759
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for dermatology
1,291
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~288 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
Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 3,000 $1 $2
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.
1,340 $5 $43
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.
498 $82 $200
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.
227 $36 $130
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.
133 $123 $410
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.
124 $80 $187
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.
99 $63 $135
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
91 $61 $184
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.
76 $106 $315
Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less
This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs.
31 $51 $165
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.
28 $85 $203
Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm
This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters.
21 $88 $265
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.
19 $72 $210
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.
18 $114 $360
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
17 $1 $15
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
13 $33 $105
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.
13 $366 $805
Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags
This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin.
11 $62 $178
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 ↗
$44,222
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,317/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for dermatology
46
Companies
708
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
$30,379 (68.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,031 (29.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$812 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,632
2023
$4,346
2022
$3,627
2021
$5,981
2020
$1,507
2019
$2,787
2018
$22,342

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21,255
ABBVIE INC.
$5,348
Allergan, Inc.
$4,909
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,521
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,221
Almirall LLC
$1,206
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,016
Allergan Inc.
$777
AbbVie Inc.
$626
Lilly USA, LLC
$561
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$558
Incyte Corporation
$557
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$510
Amgen Inc.
$476
GENZYME CORPORATION
$394
PFIZER INC.
$361
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$338
LEO Pharma Inc.
$314
AbbVie, Inc.
$284
UCB, Inc.
$261
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$245
Journey Medical Corporation
$216
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$126
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$122
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$90
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$85
Biofrontera Inc.
$81
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
EPI Health, LLC
$70
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$67
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$58
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$54
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$25
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$25
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$25
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$18
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Celgene Corporation
$14
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Aczone · BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Enbrel · Exelderm · GIVLAARI · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LUZU LULICONAZOLE · Neocera · Neosalus · OLUMIANT · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · RETIN-A MICRO · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SORILUX · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sitavig · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TRI-LUMA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · 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 (69%) 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 8% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $768 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Miller is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Miller experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 3,000 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $44,222 from 46 companies across 708 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. Miller's costs compare to other dermatologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Miller's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Miller) 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 →