Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Del Priore, D.O.
Dermatology · San Diego, CA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Del Priore
Dr. Joseph Del Priore is a dermatology specialist in San Diego, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Del Priore performed 6,430 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Del Priore received a total of $8,339 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 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. Del Priore 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$8,339 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,430
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 3,200 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
552 | $30 | $99 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
379 | $86 | $249 |
| 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. |
361 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
351 | $141 | $411 |
| 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. |
296 | $68 | $208 |
| 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. |
237 | $45 | $125 |
| 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. |
231 | $99 | $296 |
| 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. |
115 | $367 | $1,546 |
| 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. |
111 | $40 | $159 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 73 | $370 | $946 |
| 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. |
53 | $332 | $1,454 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
52 | $123 | $656 |
| 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. |
51 | $349 | $1,009 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
42 | $612 | $1,580 |
| 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. |
41 | $652 | $1,699 |
| 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. |
38 | $68 | $256 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
28 | $323 | $908 |
| 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. |
26 | $264 | $1,071 |
| 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. |
26 | $355 | $906 |
| 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. |
25 | $108 | $362 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $21 | $52 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
21 | $59 | $242 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
21 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
18 | $668 | $1,806 |
| Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
16 | $736 | $1,902 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
16 | $244 | $666 |
| 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. |
13 | $103 | $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. |
12 | $9 | $28 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
10.2% medium
89.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,191/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
199
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
$1,105
2023
$1,065
2022
$745
2021
$1,109
2020
$135
2019
$2,222
2018
$1,958
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$240
GENZYME CORPORATION
$215
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$98
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
Incyte Corporation
$71
UCB, Inc.
$66
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$36
Biofrontera Inc.
$36
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$29
Organogenesis Inc.
$21
LEO Pharma Inc.
$19
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Celgene Corporation
$1,145
GENZYME CORPORATION
$931
Lilly USA, LLC
$503
PFIZER INC.
$492
Amgen Inc.
$475
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$366
AbbVie, Inc.
$365
ABBVIE INC.
$313
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$292
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$275
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$271
LEO Pharma Inc.
$237
Biofrontera Inc.
$231
Almirall LLC
$223
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$215
AbbVie Inc.
$182
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$179
EPI Health, LLC
$176
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$159
Incyte Corporation
$153
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$141
UCB, Inc.
$137
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
KCI USA, Inc
$119
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$118
DERMIRA, INC.
$114
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$95
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$65
Organogenesis Inc.
$43
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$36
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$23
Sandoz Inc.
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$17
Promius Pharma LLC
$17
Journey Medical Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AFFINITY · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Aczone · BF-RhodoLED · BOTOX · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Cloderm Cream · DAXXIFY · DISEASE STATE · DORYX · DUPIXENT · ELZONRIS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · KERRACONTACT AG (US) · Klisyri · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · PICATO · Puraply · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sitavig · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRI-LUMA · TargaDox · Tremfya · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XTRAC · Xolegel · ZILXI
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
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
241
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Del Priore is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Del Priore experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Del Priore performed 3,200 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Del Priore receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Del Priore received a total of $8,339 from 38 companies across 199 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. Del Priore's costs compare to other dermatologists in San Diego?
Dr. Del Priore's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Del Priore) 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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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.
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