Specialty Directory
Dermatology in San Luis Obispo, CA
Federal CMS data for 5 dermatology providers practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
5
Providers
Median industry payments
$10,668
5
Dermatology Providers
in San Luis Obispo, CA
$10,668
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,316
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Dermatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Dermatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEFFERNAN, MICHAEL MD | 34,944 | 11,383 | Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 | $228,529 (2018-2024) | Consulting (87%) | Very High |
| ALLEN, KAREN MD | 2,841 | 1,665 | Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 | $11,485 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| BISUNA, BLANCA MD | 1,316 | 679 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $10,668 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| FISHMAN, CHARLES M.D. | 1,209 | 611 | Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 | $3,170 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| VAN, SHIRLEY MD | 642 | 352 | Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 | $580 (2021-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Dermatology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Dermatology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, KAREN | 2,841 | $11,485 |
| BISUNA, BLANCA | 1,316 | $10,668 |
| FISHMAN, CHARLES | 1,209 | $3,170 |
| VAN, SHIRLEY | 642 | $580 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| HEFFERNAN, MICHAEL | 34,944 | $228,529 |