Active NPI 1982022166 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Eric Sako

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery • Merced, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Eric Sako is a certified Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery practicing in Merced, CA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine in 2013, Eric Sako delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 388 E YOSEMITE AVE STE 100.

Eric Sako is affiliated with Pacific Dermatology Institute and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

388 E Yosemite Ave Ste 100

Merced, CA 953408219

Telephone 2097227801

Fax 9043843613

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Merced, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 13.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Merced, CA (167 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sako (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Merced Specialty Average (13.0 Years) 13.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	219	185	$1437.74	$642.92
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	166	97	$871.48	$413.58
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	115	21	$14.25	$6.74
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	70	66	$989.16	$233.30
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	40	37	$214.20	$60.60
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	37	33	$1350.75	$587.38
17000 Destruction of skin growth	25	25	$143.40	$38.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	24	$188.79	$86.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	18	$266.47	$109.23
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	22	14	$107.02	$50.39
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	19	19	$242.87	$87.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	363	284	$1416.39	$627.71
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	286	170	$860.28	$435.79
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	168	28	$14.11	$7.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	110	$167.86	$93.77
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	118	112	$983.72	$261.34
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	67	58	$1301.19	$592.45
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	56	56	$217.95	$75.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	36	$264.63	$132.22
17000 Destruction of skin growth	36	35	$138.51	$46.26
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	27	20	$762.25	$417.81
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	24	23	$231.91	$106.00
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	24	24	$629.80	$201.48
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	24	24	$834.12	$213.74
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	19	19	$869.11	$236.74
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	18	16	$354.51	$179.10
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	18	12	$108.52	$53.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$215.38	$116.08
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	15	15	$597.32	$186.12
14041 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm	11	11	$1797.29	$964.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	383	282	$1143.51	$616.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	366	317	$144.24	$94.52
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	284	164	$673.40	$433.64
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	222	37	$10.42	$7.25
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	119	113	$835.33	$254.76
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	76	67	$159.31	$68.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	66	$96.95	$59.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	58	$234.13	$133.83
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	63	55	$1008.34	$623.36
17000 Destruction of skin growth	52	49	$103.26	$41.26
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	34	32	$161.32	$103.72
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	33	24	$79.03	$54.68
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	26	26	$452.27	$244.17
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	24	24	$669.97	$417.53
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	18	18	$434.22	$189.32
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	15	12	$243.91	$180.10
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	13	13	$500.00	$276.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$163.17	$117.67
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	13	13	$666.57	$240.75
14041 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm	12	12	$1517.36	$968.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$220.33	$174.00
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	11	11	$354.70	$154.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	266	228	$192.39	$95.72
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	203	157	$1447.61	$604.44
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	186	24	$14.02	$6.97
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	156	96	$882.11	$438.01
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	72	67	$1028.67	$281.99
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	53	45	$224.47	$77.48
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	38	32	$244.92	$113.09
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	38	28	$1363.91	$590.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	22	$273.05	$136.35
17000 Destruction of skin growth	32	26	$141.24	$37.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	27	$118.79	$56.56
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	24	14	$113.72	$56.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$236.36	$112.83
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	17	16	$936.19	$329.45
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	17	16	$355.39	$177.65
14041 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm	11	11	$1957.30	$978.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	324	51	$13.39	$6.31
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	168	136	$1534.86	$603.63
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	140	91	$922.67	$420.37
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	106	97	$232.41	$86.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	66	$229.90	$113.46
17000 Destruction of skin growth	68	62	$151.38	$44.97
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	65	36	$126.28	$56.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	40	$129.80	$47.20
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	55	51	$1092.51	$281.81
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	50	50	$180.38	$78.97
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	46	42	$254.80	$113.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	36	$170.58	$78.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$235.59	$111.08
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	34	32	$353.87	$168.54
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	27	27	$1020.13	$328.24
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	25	13	$3.29	$1.45
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	14	13	$2462.85	$1094.02
69100 Biopsy of ear	14	12	$235.13	$63.09
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	13	12	$1462.68	$607.16
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	13	11	$123.75	$53.87
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm	12	12	$1183.45	$265.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	337	48	$10.24	$5.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	181	100	$136.68	$106.96
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	90	47	$659.73	$396.05
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	87	37	$113.50	$53.48
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	74	63	$208.39	$72.03
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	71	58	$1136.03	$542.88
17000 Destruction of skin growth	66	56	$112.58	$42.43
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	50	37	$1001.93	$560.56
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	50	24	$588.73	$375.44
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	36	29	$672.09	$238.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$126.82	$74.52
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	27	24	$253.12	$151.68
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	26	26	$838.96	$241.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	25	23	$173.46	$97.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$145.41	$107.70
13101 Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	13	$612.00	$270.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$161.45	$77.82
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	11	11	$1772.34	$1092.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2019-12-12

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License CA A137676

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A137676

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Pacific Dermatology Institute

585 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 917868516

Phone: 9096087546

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners

Lam Le , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1164824066

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Janice White , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1215973359

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Oliver Perez , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1245432970

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Pilkington , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1295751931

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jill Mcleod , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1306031406

Physician Assistant

Kaitlin Franks , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1386562080

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2019

Registered at 388 E YOSEMITE AVE STE 100, MERCED, CA 953408219 (Tel: 2097227801)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2019

Registered at 421 COLLINS DR APT 6, MERCED, CA 953483170 (Tel: 5624007577)

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2019

Registered at 1514 NIRA ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322078652 (Tel: 9043874991)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2019

Registered at 6022 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 101, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322172358 (Tel: 9043874991)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2019

Dermatology (License #A137676 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2018

Registered at 200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 450, LOS ANGELES, CA 900956021 (Tel: 3108256911)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2018

Registered at 8332 LA BAJADA AVE, WHITTIER, CA 906051214 (Tel: 5624007577)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2018

Dermatology (License #A137676 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active April 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2014

Registered at 4733 W SUNSET BLVD FL 3, LOS ANGELES, CA 900276021 (Tel: 3237830339)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2014

Registered at 4733 W SUNSET BLVD FL 3, LOS ANGELES, CA 900276021

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2014

Recorded as ERIC SAKO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982022166

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2014

Last Update: December 12, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

421 Collins Dr Apt 6

Merced, CA 953483170

Phone: 5624007577

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