Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > AL Providers > Dermatologists

Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

1401 Edwards Lake Road
Birmingham, AL 35235

(205) 853-3960

Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD is a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders).

Office Locations

1401 Edwards Lake Road
Birmingham, AL 35235

(205) 853-3960

(205) 853-3966

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ear biopsy

In 2024, Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD performed more ear biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

biopsy

diagnostic procedures

ear biopsy

ear procedures

injections

intralesional injection

removal of lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2012, Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD had a list price for biopsy, diagnostic procedures, ear biopsy, ear procedures, injections, intralesional injection, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	1075
doctor visit	1962
ear procedures	74
minor procedures	42
phototherapy (light therapy)	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1569
skin procedures	1597
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	1101
doctor visit	1981
ear procedures	59
minor procedures	71
phototherapy (light therapy)	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1543
skin procedures	1585
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	596

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	187
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	57
diagnostic procedures	1124
doctor visit	2030
ear procedures	46
injections	20
minor procedures	58
phototherapy (light therapy)	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1521
skin procedures	1557
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	608

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	467
85 and over	177
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
diagnostic procedures	1034
doctor visit	1966
ear procedures	46
injections	19
minor procedures	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1456
skin procedures	1456
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1012
Female	1170

**Age**
From 65 to 74	880
From 75 to 84	914
85 and over	340
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1162
doctor visit	2049
ear procedures	64
injections	55
minor procedures	40
phototherapy (light therapy)	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1506
skin procedures	1522
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	594

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	465
85 and over	184
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	785
doctor visit	1546
ear procedures	60
injections	47
minor procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1149
skin procedures	1149
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	440

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	166
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	803
doctor visit	1456
ear procedures	74
injections	20
minor procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1117
skin procedures	1117
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	425

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	173
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	1489
ear procedures	84
injections	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1057
skin procedures	1057

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	420

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	154
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	1208
ear procedures	60
injections	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	835
skin procedures	835

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	354

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	1198
ear procedures	63
injections	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	818
skin procedures	818

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	336

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	1136
ear procedures	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	722
skin procedures	722

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	328

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	1079
ear procedures	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	732
skin procedures	732

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	321

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	1046
ear procedures	48
injections	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	629
skin procedures	629

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	318

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

blood draw	40
diagnostic procedures	576
doctor visit	1549
ear procedures	63
injections	28
minor procedures	41
phototherapy (light therapy)	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1127
skin procedures	1136
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	454

**Age**
75 to 84	349
85 and over	106
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	325

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

She has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.44 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Birmingham, AL.

4.44

Overall Rating

(9 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$313 STELARA $192	Tremfya $121
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$145 HALOG (Halcinonide Cream, USP) 0.1% $46	HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment, USP) 0.1% $40	TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25% $37	ABSORICA (isotretinoin) $5	ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion $5	Other $11
AbbVie Inc.	$123 Rinvoq $66	Humira $39	$18
Allergan Inc.	$64 ACZONE $22	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $17	$25
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$49 Neo-Synalar Cream $49
Other	$169 VTAMA $25	Levulan Kerastick $24	Bromsite $19	DUPIXENT $17	TALTZ $17	Other $67

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$517
Education	$345

Biography

Dr. Gail Westhoven is a medical specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Select Year:

Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2024

By Volume:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gail Smith Westhoven, MD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Dermatologists in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Birmingham, AL