Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Richardson, MD
Dermatology · Tallahassee, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Richardson
Dr. Stephen Richardson is a dermatology specialist in Tallahassee, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richardson performed 8,274 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richardson received a total of $48,776 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 212 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. Richardson 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in FL
$48,776 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 98820 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,274
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,110 | $5 | $44 |
| 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. |
1,352 | $58 | $156 |
| 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. |
947 | $34 | $190 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
890 | $66 | $172 |
| 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. |
736 | $85 | $241 |
| 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. |
455 | $39 | $93 |
| 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. |
344 | $77 | $200 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
168 | $108 | $370 |
| 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. |
156 | $212 | $603 |
| 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. |
152 | $37 | $110 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
141 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
99 | $116 | $601 |
| 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. |
94 | $97 | $540 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
71 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
66 | $305 | $486 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 63 | $125 | $402 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
53 | $147 | $325 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
52 | $47 | $253 |
| 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. |
39 | $122 | $606 |
| 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. |
36 | $66 | $285 |
| 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. |
35 | $103 | $402 |
| 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. |
32 | $198 | $659 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 27 | $77 | $231 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
23 | $230 | $693 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 1.1 to 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
22 | $104 | $594 |
| 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. |
21 | $81 | $217 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
20 | $117 | $715 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 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 is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
17 | $192 | $667 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
16 | $75 | $297 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
13 | $34 | $146 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
12 | $97 | $307 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
12 | $99 | $353 |
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 ↗$48,776
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,968/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
212
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
$45,182
2023
$2,421
2022
$779
2021
$109
2020
$85
2019
$51
2018
$150
Payments by company (2024)
ConvaTec Inc.
$43,000
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$222
Incyte Corporation
$214
UCB, Inc.
$211
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$192
LEO Pharma Inc.
$168
Amgen Inc.
$153
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$103
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$99
Krystal Biotech Inc
$99
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$93
Organogenesis Inc.
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$83
PFIZER INC.
$73
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$66
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$53
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Lilly USA, LLC
$24
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Cgg Medical Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ConvaTec Inc.
$43,000
ABBVIE INC.
$766
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$702
UCB, Inc.
$469
GENZYME CORPORATION
$379
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$342
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$332
LEO Pharma Inc.
$324
Organogenesis Inc.
$270
Incyte Corporation
$267
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$245
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$235
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$204
Amgen Inc.
$153
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$149
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$131
Krystal Biotech Inc
$114
PFIZER INC.
$108
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$99
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$88
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$67
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$48
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$36
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Kerecis Limited
$16
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Cgg Medical Inc
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$13
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMZEEQ · APLIGRAF · Absorica LD · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · ILUMYA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · JORNAY PM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · OPZELURA · Otezla · Poteligeo · Puraply · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · 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
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
24
County median income
$65,074
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
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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. Richardson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), with 20 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. Richardson experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richardson performed 2,110 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Richardson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richardson received a total of $48,776 from 32 companies across 212 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. Richardson's costs compare to other dermatologists in Tallahassee?
Dr. Richardson's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Richardson) 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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