Derek Nickerson, M.D.
Dermatology · San Diego, CA
Derek Nickerson, M.D. is a dermatology in San Diego, CA with about 10 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyDermatology
- Medical schoolNEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE (2016)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size10 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~848 patients across 5,918 services, avg age 77
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,879 | $8 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 800 | $97 | See prices → |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 640 | $57 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 432 | $137 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 267 | $98 | See prices → |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | 227 | $609 | See prices → |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 110 | $121 | See prices → |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 105 | $458 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 77 | $119 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 39 | $177 | See prices → |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | 28 | $144 | See prices → |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | 13 | $135 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.