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Active NPI 1063470078 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Charles Semler , MD

Dermatology • Portage, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Semler, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Portage, MI. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Semler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3000 OLD CENTRE RD.

Dr. Semler is affiliated with Paragon Health Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3000 Old Centre Rd

Portage, MI 490244883

Telephone 2693217546
Fax 2693211705
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Paragon Health, P.c. Facility NPI 1902847098

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Portage, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +8.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Portage, MI (493 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Semler (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Portage Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
696 122 $40.61 $6.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
372 278 $147.18 $86.06
17000 Destruction of skin growth
245 185 $133.33 $52.55
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
166 25 $12.66 $0.97
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
148 137 $202.84 $105.26
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin
119 21 $54.56 $22.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
80 76 $101.41 $53.64
G6001 Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
78 20 $272.10 $164.20
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
77 61 $377.39 $147.11
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
77 61 $1613.79 $583.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
60 60 $242.07 $104.25
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
56 53 $240.10 $84.09
77401 Radiation treatment delivery, superficial
51 11 $132.18 $37.66
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
51 33 $926.41 $384.94
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
48 41 $551.42 $388.92
96567 Application of light and light-sensitive drugs to aid destruction of premalignant skin growths, per session
44 41 $348.88 $123.49
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
33 20 $94.81 $13.49
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
30 30 $172.09 $68.64
77427 Radiation treatment management, 5 treatments
19 12 $355.89 $183.34
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less
19 19 $627.77 $146.52
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
18 17 $283.54 $123.60
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
15 15 $663.69 $258.31
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
14 11 $458.99 $60.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-12
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License MI 4301071436

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.

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License MI 4301071436

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 - Procedural Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

State License MI 4301071436

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Paragon Health Pc

3000 Old Centre Rd, Portage, MI 490244883

Phone: 2693217546

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

24 Associated Practitioners
Gina O'callaghan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003239500

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1053754168

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Brooke Boyd , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073316592

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Ryan Jones , DO

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NPI 1225411705

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Jeffry Freeman , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1285745950

Physician Assistant

Nicole Nugent , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1316765944

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2023

Dermatology (License #4301071436 in MI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2023

Dermatology (License #4301071436 in MI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 16, 2020

Dermatology (License #4301071436 in MI)

NPI Profile Active June 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2014

Registered at 3000 OLD CENTRE RD, PORTAGE, MI 490244883 (Tel: 2693217546)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2014

Registered at 3000 OLD CENTRE RD, PORTAGE, MI 490244883 (Tel: 2693217546)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2014

Recorded as DAVID SEMLER, M.D.

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

Dermatology (License #4301071436 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063470078
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 02, 2006
Last Update: October 12, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3000 Old Centre Rd

Portage, MI 490244883

Phone: 2693217546

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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