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Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Harvard Medical School (1990)

Professional interests include: phototherapy (light therapy), onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Botox Cosmetic), psoriasis, and more.

423 East 23rd Street New York Harbor Vahcs (630)
New York, NY 10010

(516) 295-1921

Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NYU Langone Health and ALLEN NATOW MD, IRENE ROSENBERG MD AND IRA PION MD, PC.

Office Locations

423 East 23rd Street New York Harbor Vahcs (630)
New York, NY 10010

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NYU Langone Health

949 Central Avenue Suite 101
Woodmere, NY 11598

(516) 295-9304

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

acne surgery

In 2023, Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD performed more acne surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD performed more intralesional injection, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy) 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. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	289
doctor visit	1395
incision and drainage	12
injections	27
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	297
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	357
skin procedures	357
skin surgery	124

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	363
doctor visit	1397
incision and drainage	13
injections	26
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	254
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	358
skin procedures	358
skin surgery	121

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	495
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	978
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	148
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	379
doctor visit	1563
incision and drainage	11
injections	36
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	203
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	385
skin procedures	385
skin surgery	129

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1048
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	525
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	185
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	319
doctor visit	1555
incision and drainage	12
injections	46
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	314
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	416
skin procedures	416
skin surgery	129

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1096
Female	1126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2044
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1120
From 75 to 84	672
85 and over	338
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	397
doctor visit	1788
incision and drainage	13
injections	75
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	199
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	508
skin procedures	508
skin surgery	126

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1107
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	597
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	164
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	407
doctor visit	1732
incision and drainage	12
injections	88
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	232
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	553
skin procedures	553
skin surgery	117

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1072
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	165
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
diagnostic procedures	397
doctor visit	1772
incision and drainage	14
injections	81
minor procedures	25
phototherapy (light therapy)	242
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	543
skin procedures	543
skin surgery	126
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	602
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	75
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	627
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	180
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1777
injections	42
phototherapy (light therapy)	320
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	549
skin procedures	549
skin surgery	114

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	621

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1100
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	87
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	173
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1436
injections	61
phototherapy (light therapy)	231
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	454
skin procedures	454
skin surgery	85

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	949
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	73
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	157
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1723
injections	79
phototherapy (light therapy)	279
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	619
skin procedures	619
skin surgery	103

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1141
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	92
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	175
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1723
injections	69
phototherapy (light therapy)	252
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	615
skin procedures	615
skin surgery	118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	562
From 75 to 84	481
85 and over	185
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	364
doctor visit	1623
incision and drainage	12
injections	57
minor procedures	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	256
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	487
skin procedures	487
skin surgery	117
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD.

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1060
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	64

**Age**
75 to 84	365
85 and over	170
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	573

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1990)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (1994)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

NYU Langone Health

ALLEN NATOW MD, IRENE ROSENBERG MD AND IRA PION MD, PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, CIGNA PPO, PHCS PPO, Local 1199 PPO, HIP Family Health, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Aetna Indemnity, Aetna POS, Oxford Liberty, United Healthcare, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, Oxford Freedom, Humana, Fidelis Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Medicaid, HIP HMO, MagnaCare PPO, HIP Medicare, Beech Street PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oxford Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, The Empire Plan, PHP, Aetna PPO/EPO and UPN Elite.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA PPO

PHCS PPO

Local 1199 PPO

HIP Family Health

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Aetna Indemnity

Aetna POS

Oxford Liberty

United Healthcare

HIP Child Health

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

Oxford Freedom

Humana

Fidelis Medicaid

Cigna

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP Medicaid

HIP HMO

MagnaCare PPO

HIP Medicare

Beech Street PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Oxford Medicare Advantage

Aetna HMO

The Empire Plan

PHP

Aetna PPO/EPO

UPN Elite

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$33,356 ACZONE $28,324	$5,033
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$8,844 Finacea $8,844
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.	$1,281 $1,281
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,037 Neo-Synalar Cream $1,000	Clodan Kit $31	Synalar TS Kit 90 $6
Ranbaxy Inc.	$972 $972
Other	$3,512 RHOFADE $500	Impoyz $400	DUPIXENT $270	HPR Plus Cream $269	EPIDUO $227	Other $1,846

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,700
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,800
Education	$8,571
Food and Beverage	$5,160
Travel and Lodging	$2,286
Other	$1,483

Biography

Dr. Ira Pion is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). Areas of expertise for Dr. Pion include warts, phototherapy (light therapy), and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). Dr. Pion is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and NYU Langone Health. Before performing his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Pion attended Harvard Medical School. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Viant, and more.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ira A. Pion, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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