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Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD

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Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

University of California (1989)

1838 Greene Tree Road Suite 340
Pikesville, MD 21208

(410) 602-3376

Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. She graduated from University of California in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD is affiliated with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

Office Locations

1838 Greene Tree Road Suite 340
Pikesville, MD 21208

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In The News

“The acquisition of the practice led by Dr. Faith Esterson marks the 160th location for Advanced Dermatology as it continues to expand nationwide.”—"Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Esterson Dermatology", Associated Press News, June 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

UV therapy alone

By Affordability:

phototherapy

ultraviolet light therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD performed more intralesional injection, and UV therapy alone (without topical treatment) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy), and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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:

ear biopsy

removal of skin lesion

In 2012, Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD performed more ear biopsy, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	50
diagnostic procedures	584
doctor visit	1952
ear procedures	15
incision and drainage	50
injections	41
laser treatment	150
minor procedures	50
phototherapy (light therapy)	623
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1522
skin procedures	1712
skin surgery	151

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	45
diagnostic procedures	725
doctor visit	1642
ear procedures	34
incision and drainage	45
injections	46
minor procedures	45
phototherapy (light therapy)	569
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1550
skin procedures	1587
skin surgery	143

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1014
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	596
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	139
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	44
diagnostic procedures	882
doctor visit	1882
ear procedures	35
incision and drainage	44
injections	49
laser treatment	188
minor procedures	44
phototherapy (light therapy)	724
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1783
skin procedures	2038
skin surgery	138

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	933

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1222
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	750
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	172
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	25
diagnostic procedures	799
doctor visit	2332
ear procedures	27
incision and drainage	25
injections	64
minor procedures	25
phototherapy (light therapy)	496
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1263
skin procedures	1307
skin surgery	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	934
Female	1986

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2572
Black	252
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1584
From 75 to 84	840
85 and over	374
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	25
diagnostic procedures	535
doctor visit	1813
ear procedures	18
incision and drainage	25
injections	44
minor procedures	25
phototherapy (light therapy)	266
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1203
skin procedures	1222
skin surgery	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	901

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1179
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	716
From 75 to 84	381
85 and over	175
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	494
doctor visit	1664
ear procedures	16
injections	45
phototherapy (light therapy)	409
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	799
skin procedures	813

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1034
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	155
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	539
doctor visit	1926
ear procedures	21
injections	55
phototherapy (light therapy)	429
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	776
skin procedures	787

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	934

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1204
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	166
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1750
ear procedures	17
injections	51
phototherapy (light therapy)	288
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	572
skin procedures	572

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	952

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1185
Black	141
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	681
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	159
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1390
injections	40
phototherapy (light therapy)	226
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	247
skin procedures	247

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	867

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1095
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	158
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	1559
ear procedures	20
injections	65
phototherapy (light therapy)	170
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	356
skin procedures	356

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	935

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1110
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	619
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	165
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	1680
ear procedures	27
incision and drainage	27
injections	48
minor procedures	27
phototherapy (light therapy)	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	765
skin procedures	765
skin surgery	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	880

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1069
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	148
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Pikesville, MD were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

abscess drainage	36
diagnostic procedures	462
doctor visit	1780
ear procedures	23
incision and drainage	36
injections	49
laser treatment	169
minor procedures	36
phototherapy (light therapy)	386
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	985
skin procedures	1036
skin surgery	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	904

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	415
85 and over	164
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	678

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD graduated from University of California in 1989. She completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of California (1989)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Faith Debra Esterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$453 RESTASIS $158	ACZONE $7	$287
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$291 EPIDUO FORTE $5	SOOLANTRA $2	$284
AbbVie, Inc.	$263 Humira $263
Lilly USA, LLC	$263 TALTZ $231	$32
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$252 Tremfya $172	STELARA $80
Other	$1,169 Belotero $125	COSENTYX $119	CORDRAN LOTION $107	Rinvoq $99	DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $64	Other $656

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,285
Education	$247
Gift	$159

Biography

Dr. Faith Esterson is a MOHS-micrographic surgery specialist. She is affiliated with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. She welcomes new patients at her office inPikesville, MD as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Esterson studied medicine at the University of California. Dr. Esterson completed her residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

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