Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Julie Croley, MD

Dermatology · The Woodlands, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
9303 PINECROFT DR STE 160, The Woodlands, TX 77380
2813635050
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1740634914 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. Croley 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. Croley

Dr. Julie Croley is a dermatology specialist in The Woodlands, TX, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Croley performed 1,096 Medicare services across 996 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Croley received a total of $29,025 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Croley 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 1,096 Medicare services $29,025 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,096
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in TX for dermatology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
996
Unique beneficiaries
$274
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 296 $427 $857
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 134 $166 $385
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 102 $320 $520
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 68 $436 $805
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 45 $125 $400
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 39 $66 $114
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm 32 $132 $393
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 31 $69 $218
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, each additional tissue block 28 $43 $69
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 26 $99 $310
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 26 $79 $129
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less 25 $765 $1,261
Skin biopsy, tangential 24 $68 $128
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm 23 $198 $423
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 23 $176 $598
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm 23 $194 $630
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm 20 $142 $462
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 20 $31 $85
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 20 $55 $143
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less 19 $590 $971
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm 16 $161 $492
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 16 $307 $498
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm 14 $165 $536
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less 14 $549 $961
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less 12 $158 $333
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.
4.9% high complexity
2.2% medium
92.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$29,025
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,146/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for dermatology
24
Companies
188
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,879 (82.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,075 (17.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$72 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$9,323
2023
$17,241
2022
$647
2021
$113
2020
$323
2019
$679
2018
$700

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24,025
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$964
ABBVIE INC.
$582
AbbVie, Inc.
$564
AbbVie Inc.
$393
Incyte Corporation
$381
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$377
Lilly USA, LLC
$266
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$183
GENZYME CORPORATION
$144
Allergan, Inc.
$126
UCB, Inc.
$121
DERMIRA, INC.
$118
Celgene Corporation
$110
Amgen Inc.
$98
Allergan Inc.
$97
Genentech USA, Inc.
$77
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$57
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Almirall LLC
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SIMLANDI · SKYRIZI · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Winlevi
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 (82%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $2,648 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
4.2 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. Croley is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of TX peers.

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. Croley experienced with removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Croley performed 296 removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue 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. Croley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Croley received a total of $29,025 from 24 companies across 188 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. Croley's costs compare to other dermatologists in The Woodlands?
Dr. Croley's average Medicare payment per service is $274. 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. Croley) 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 →