Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Coleman Altman, D.O.
Dermatology · Charlotte, NC
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. Altman
Dr. Coleman Altman is a dermatology specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Altman performed 6,467 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altman received a total of $10,945 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 596 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. Altman 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 14% volume in NC
$10,945 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,467
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$42
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. |
2,488 | $4 | $37 |
| 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. |
776 | $33 | $109 |
| 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. |
673 | $55 | $215 |
| 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. |
599 | $79 | $317 |
| 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. |
434 | $72 | $205 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
406 | $58 | $221 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
259 | $17 | $36 |
| 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. |
162 | $104 | $390 |
| 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. |
101 | $37 | $110 |
| 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. |
81 | $92 | $373 |
| 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. |
80 | $61 | $317 |
| 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. |
63 | $215 | $545 |
| 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. |
48 | $303 | $771 |
| 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. |
46 | $94 | $305 |
| 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. |
31 | $81 | $233 |
| 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. |
27 | $105 | $426 |
| 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. |
24 | $271 | $518 |
| 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. |
22 | $348 | $1,149 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
21 | $104 | $236 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
19 | $56 | $217 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
18 | $1 | $7 |
| 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. |
16 | $88 | $265 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
16 | $28 | $100 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
16 | $123 | $344 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 15 | $78 | $235 |
| 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. |
14 | $39 | $96 |
| 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. |
12 | $95 | $386 |
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 ↗$10,945
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,564/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
596
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
$1,656
2023
$2,273
2022
$2,113
2021
$158
2020
$629
2019
$2,056
2018
$2,060
Payments by company (2024)
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$198
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$167
ABBVIE INC.
$151
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Amgen Inc.
$133
UCB, Inc.
$125
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115
Lilly USA, LLC
$97
LEO Pharma Inc.
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$49
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$43
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$27
Incyte Corporation
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Organon Llc
$23
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
Medline Industries LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$991
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$889
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$761
Amgen Inc.
$742
AbbVie, Inc.
$709
LEO Pharma Inc.
$529
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$503
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$486
UCB, Inc.
$450
Lilly USA, LLC
$434
GENZYME CORPORATION
$414
ABBVIE INC.
$384
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$348
AbbVie Inc.
$342
Celgene Corporation
$317
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$295
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$220
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$204
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$191
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$128
Almirall LLC
$100
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$72
Incyte Corporation
$69
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$58
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$54
Journey Medical Corporation
$53
OraPharma, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Organogenesis Inc.
$45
Promius Pharma LLC
$45
Biofrontera Inc.
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
EPI Health, LLC
$42
Mission Pharmacal Company
$28
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$27
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$26
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$23
Organon Llc
$23
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$21
Organon LLC
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
DERMIRA, INC.
$18
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$17
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$16
Medline Industries LP
$15
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$14
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 24.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · 20% · ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · AQUACEL AG+ · ARAZLO · ARESTIN · Ameluz · Avar · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Cordran · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DermOtic · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · Finacea · Genadur · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · Klisyri · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · Neo-Synalar · Neuac · ODOMZO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Olux · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Puraply · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sernivo Spray · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · Tremfya · Trianex · ULTRAVATE · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VALCHLOR · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XIFAXAN · 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
88
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Altman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), 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. Altman experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Altman performed 2,488 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. Altman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altman received a total of $10,945 from 54 companies across 596 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. Altman's costs compare to other dermatologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Altman's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Altman) 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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