Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Payal Dixit, D.O.
Dermatology · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Dixit
Dr. Payal Dixit is a dermatology specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dixit performed 2,054 Medicare services across 1,466 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dixit received a total of $10,272 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 436 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. Dixit 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ 2,054 Medicare services
$10,272 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,054
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in TX for dermatology
1,466
Unique beneficiaries
$170
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
341 | $422 | $1,781 |
| 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. |
338 | $5 | $18 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 211 | $317 | $1,049 |
| 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. |
183 | $63 | $172 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
101 | $25 | $50 |
| 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. |
99 | $188 | $1,410 |
| 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. |
99 | $33 | $196 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
71 | $58 | $254 |
| 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. |
71 | $136 | $783 |
| 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. |
63 | $39 | $108 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
62 | $403 | $1,651 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 53 | $25 | $140 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
41 | $1 | $14 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
31 | $536 | $2,038 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
29 | $129 | $770 |
| Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis. |
27 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
26 | $68 | $199 |
| 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. |
26 | $75 | $274 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
25 | $35 | $137 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 25 | $122 | $782 |
| 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. |
25 | $164 | $1,142 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
17 | $568 | $2,022 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
17 | $304 | $1,018 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
16 | $148 | $974 |
| 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. |
16 | $192 | $1,401 |
| 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. |
14 | $112 | $425 |
| 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. |
14 | $92 | $253 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
13 | $187 | $1,087 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
6.7% medium
92.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,272
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,467/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for dermatology
38
Companies
436
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
$10,126 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$146 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,113
2023
$1,071
2022
$1,804
2021
$1,595
2020
$477
2019
$2,566
2018
$1,646
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,390
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$974
ABBVIE INC.
$895
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$772
AbbVie, Inc.
$750
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$707
Lilly USA, LLC
$582
AbbVie Inc.
$531
GENZYME CORPORATION
$512
PFIZER INC.
$368
Incyte Corporation
$342
Celgene Corporation
$306
Amgen Inc.
$278
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$243
LEO Pharma Inc.
$236
Genentech USA, Inc.
$225
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$197
UCB, Inc.
$181
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$152
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$92
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Biofrontera Inc.
$34
Almirall LLC
$30
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Stryker Corporation
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
DERMIRA, INC.
$19
EPI Health, LLC
$19
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Ameluz · Amnesteem · Avar · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · ODOMZO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · SURPASS EVOLVE · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRI-LUMA · TRILUMA · Tremfya · VTAMA · VUITY
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $500 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
208
Per 100K population
24.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Dixit is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Dixit experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dixit performed 341 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Dixit receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dixit received a total of $10,272 from 38 companies across 436 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. Dixit's costs compare to other dermatologists in Sugar Land?
Dr. Dixit's average Medicare payment per service is $170. 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. Dixit) 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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