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Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: skin issues

5222 Balboa Avenue Floor 5
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 292-5101

Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Health.

Office Locations

Scripps Health

5222 Balboa Avenue Floor 5
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 292-5101

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Some issues Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

chemical peels

ear biopsy

facial chemical peel

incision and drainage of skin abscess

intralesional injection

removal of benign skin lesion

skin incision and drainage

skin tag removal

In 2023, Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD had a list price for chemical peels, ear biopsy, facial chemical peel, incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), intralesional injection, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, skin incision and drainage, and skin tag removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

ear procedures

skin lesion destruction

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for ear procedures, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin rejuvenation

skin resurfacing

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD performed more incision and drainage, and incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin rejuvenation, and skin resurfacing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	48
cancer surgery	85
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	881
incision and drainage	48
minor procedures	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	910
skin procedures	910
skin surgery	133

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	50
cancer surgery	83
diagnostic procedures	222
doctor visit	974
incision and drainage	50
minor procedures	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	942
skin procedures	942
skin surgery	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	86
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	57
cancer surgery	76
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	1006
incision and drainage	57
injections	25
minor procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	994
skin procedures	994
skin surgery	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	106
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	52
cancer surgery	82
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	1019
incision and drainage	52
minor procedures	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1056
skin procedures	1056
skin surgery	134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	526
Female	1056

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1452
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	242
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	47
cancer surgery	97
diagnostic procedures	247
doctor visit	1020
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	47
minor procedures	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1108
skin procedures	1108
skin surgery	144

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	108
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	40
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	273
doctor visit	1160
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	40
minor procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1179
skin procedures	1179
skin surgery	71

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	121
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	1224
incision and drainage	32
minor procedures	32
phototherapy (light therapy)	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1175
skin procedures	1190
skin surgery	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	122
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	50
doctor visit	1309
incision and drainage	50
injections	27
minor procedures	50
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1216
skin procedures	1230
skin surgery	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	128
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	50
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1294
ear procedures	14
incision and drainage	50
injections	52
minor procedures	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1161
skin procedures	1161
skin surgery	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	585

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	58
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1245
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	58
injections	32
minor procedures	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1245
skin procedures	1245
skin surgery	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	638

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	122
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	52
doctor visit	1335
incision and drainage	52
injections	18
minor procedures	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1436
skin procedures	1447
skin surgery	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	696

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	2
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in San Diego, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

abscess drainage	48
cancer surgery	75
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	1133
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	48
injections	30
minor procedures	48
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1129
skin procedures	1132
skin surgery	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	779
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	309
85 and over	94
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	397

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1984. She completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology (1991)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$219 EUCRISA $151	CIBINQO $68
Lilly USA, LLC	$215 TALTZ $192	OLUMIANT $24
LEO Pharma Inc.	$210 ENSTILAR $74	$135
Incyte Corporation	$200 OPZELURA $200
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$157 DUPIXENT $157
Other	$832 Otezla $122	COSENTYX $113	NON-PRODUCT $100	JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $64	DUPIXENT $64	Other $369

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,504
Education	$135
Consulting Fee	$100
Gift	$95

Research Payments

Dr. Barbara Elaine Martin, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $12,151.

Biography

Dr. Barbara Martin practices MOHS-micrographic surgery. She studied medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Martin's medical residency was performed at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. She has indicated that her clinical interests include skin issues. Her average rating from her patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Martin's practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by Scripps Health.