Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Hatch, M.D.
Dermatopathology Physician · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Hatch
Dr. Michael Hatch is a dermatopathology physician in Waco, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hatch performed 12,043 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hatch received a total of $1,227 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 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. Hatch 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.
✓ 10 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in TX
$1,227 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗12,043
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for dermatopathology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
8,881 | $49 | $203 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
624 | $72 | $278 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
474 | $62 | $236 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
428 | $80 | $315 |
| 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. |
427 | $5 | $20 |
| 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. |
229 | $60 | $263 |
| 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. |
193 | $30 | $120 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
167 | $62 | $296 |
| 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. |
151 | $32 | $196 |
| 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. |
125 | $66 | $326 |
| 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. |
74 | $68 | $331 |
| 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. |
73 | $38 | $147 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
34 | $96 | $715 |
| 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. |
28 | $39 | $164 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
25 | $61 | $228 |
| 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. |
24 | $206 | $887 |
| 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. |
17 | $76 | $373 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
15 | $85 | $367 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
15 | $45 | $211 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
14 | $61 | $282 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
13 | $307 | $1,173 |
| 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. |
12 | $333 | $1,246 |
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 ↗$1,227
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $245/year across 5 years
Bottom 49% in TX for dermatopathology physician
18
Companies
58
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$447
2023
$347
2022
$210
2021
$102
2019
$122
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$164
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Biofrontera Inc.
$17
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
UCB, Inc.
$14
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$214
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$122
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$72
LEO Pharma Inc.
$69
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$61
UCB, Inc.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
Biofrontera Inc.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · BLU-U · BOTOX · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cabtreo · Cimzia · EUCRISA · LIBTAYO · Odomzo · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Winlevi · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Dermatopathology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
0.0 mi
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. Hatch is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hatch experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hatch performed 8,881 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Hatch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hatch received a total of $1,227 from 18 companies across 58 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. Hatch's costs compare to other dermatopathology physicians in Waco?
Dr. Hatch's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Hatch) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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