Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Malhotra, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Hinsdale, IL

  • NPI 1821262940
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
429 S County Line RD
Hinsdale, IL 605214724
(630) 815-3181

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2025
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036129523

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821262940. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
778
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,888
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 195 55 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 131 104 $135
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 113 81 $58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 77 $96
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 94 57 $38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $176
11302 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 29 23 $128
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $115
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth 17 16 $301
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 14 14 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Hinsdale Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$527
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $165.90
Abbvie INC. 8 $156.63
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 2 $91.42
Verrica Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $47.55
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 1 $23.17
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $23.00
Pfizer INC. 1 $19.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$427
Education
$100

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
190
Patients
84
Total drug cost
$70,076
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 44 37 $409
Ketoconazole Generic 26 13 $359
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 25 16 $3,190
Mupirocin Generic 21 18 $223
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 16 0 $231
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 12 0 $551
Econazole Nitrate Generic 12 0 $764
Otezla (Apremilast) Brand 12 0 $61,118
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 11 0 $2,194
Desonide Generic 11 0 $1,038

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paula Malhotra's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Malhotra practices Dermatology Physician in Hinsdale, IL.
Where does Dr. Paula Malhotra practice?
Dr. Paula Malhotra practices at 429 S County Line RD, Hinsdale, IL 605214724. Office phone: 6308153181.
What is Dr. Paula Malhotra's NPI?
Dr. Paula Malhotra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821262940, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Malhotra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Malhotra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Malhotra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.