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Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

1240 S Westlake Boulevard Suite 205
Westlake Village, CA 91361

(805) 495-0551

Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD is a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders).

Office Locations

1240 S Westlake Boulevard Suite 205
Westlake Village, CA 91361

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In The News

“The university said the gift from Dr. Gary Carlson, a Southern California dermatologist who graduated from the Corvallis school in 1974, will allow it to double the size of its animal hospital and...”—"OSU lands $50 million commitment from dermatologist for veterinary medicine program", Oregonlive , January 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, 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 he also had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures 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. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	623
diagnostic procedures	749
doctor visit	1349
incision and drainage	623
minor procedures	623
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	973
skin procedures	973
skin surgery	623

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	632
diagnostic procedures	652
doctor visit	978
ear procedures	14
incision and drainage	632
injections	16
minor procedures	632
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	858
skin procedures	858
skin surgery	632

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	921
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	536
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	107
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	660
diagnostic procedures	622
doctor visit	1051
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	660
injections	22
minor procedures	660
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	987
skin procedures	987
skin surgery	660

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	985
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	112
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	757
diagnostic procedures	642
doctor visit	1175
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	757
injections	16
minor procedures	769
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1098
skin procedures	1098
skin surgery	757
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	968
Female	1378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2220
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1360
From 75 to 84	712
85 and over	190
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	854
diagnostic procedures	536
doctor visit	1020
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	854
injections	28
minor procedures	874
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1120
skin procedures	1120
skin surgery	854
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	107
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	1062
diagnostic procedures	399
doctor visit	1211
incision and drainage	1062
injections	39
minor procedures	1062
phototherapy (light therapy)	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1142
skin procedures	1153
skin surgery	1062

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	780

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1238
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	739
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	118
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2018 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	1230
diagnostic procedures	393
doctor visit	1188
incision and drainage	1230
injections	34
minor procedures	1230
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1149
skin procedures	1149
skin surgery	1230

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	796

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	755
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	126
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2019 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	1390
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1376
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	1390
injections	11
minor procedures	1390
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1151
skin procedures	1151
skin surgery	1390

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	827

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	744
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	119
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	636
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1149
ear procedures	14
incision and drainage	636
minor procedures	636
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	920
skin procedures	920
skin surgery	636

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1013
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	99
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	778
doctor visit	1010
incision and drainage	778
minor procedures	778
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	840
skin procedures	840
skin surgery	778

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	513
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	161
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1100
ear procedures	16
incision and drainage	161
minor procedures	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	814
skin procedures	814
skin surgery	161

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	55
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	910
ear procedures	15
incision and drainage	55
injections	23
minor procedures	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	682
skin procedures	682
skin surgery	55

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Westlake Village, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minor procedures and abscess drainage.

abscess drainage	736
diagnostic procedures	368
doctor visit	1126
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	736
injections	23
minor procedures	739
phototherapy (light therapy)	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	977
skin procedures	978
skin surgery	736
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	627
Male	440

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1011
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	24

**Age**
85 and over	81
75 to 84	354
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	587

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary Roy Carlson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westlake Village, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$572 DUPIXENT $572
AbbVie Inc.	$309 Skyrizi $168	Rinvoq $141
Pfizer Inc.	$132 PAXLOVID $71	LITFULO $60
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.	$102 Zoryve $20	$82
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$85 AKLIEF $17	$68
Other	$418 ADBRY $68	xepi $68	Kerendia $43	Bimzelx $42	Winlevi $36	Other $161

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,618

Biography

Dr. Gary Carlson is a Westlake Village, CA physician who specializes in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Carlson has obtained a license to practice in California.