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Dr. James M. Krell

(Dr. James Krell)

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Harvard Medical School (1989)

1927 1st Avenue N Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 933-0987

Dr. James M. Krell is a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. James M. Krell is affiliated with TOTAL SKIN AND BEAUTY DERMATOLOGY CENTER, PC.

Office Locations

1927 1st Avenue N Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 933-0987

(205) 930-1758

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James M. Krell in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

By Affordability:

ear biopsy

ear procedures

Goeckerman therapy

photodynamic skin therapy

photodynamic therapy

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

topical photodynamic therapy

ultraviolet B phototherapy

UVB therapy with emollient

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James M. Krell performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear biopsy, ear procedures, Goeckerman therapy (coal tar with UVB phototherapy), photodynamic skin therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), skin procedures, topical photodynamic therapy, ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy, and UVB therapy with emollient (e.g. mineral oil) 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 10%

By Affordability:

intralesional injection

skin tag removal

In 2023, Dr. James M. Krell had a list price for intralesional injection, and skin tag removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

phototherapy

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James M. Krell performed more phototherapy (light therapy), 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. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	351
doctor visit	2015
ear procedures	16
injections	93
phototherapy (light therapy)	558
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1033
skin procedures	1067
skin surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	473
doctor visit	2237
ear procedures	18
injections	110
lab tests	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	541
plastic surgery procedures	15
radiation therapy	252
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1107
skin procedures	1152
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	837
Female	752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1519
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	775
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	170
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	485
doctor visit	2259
injections	114
lab tests	14
laser treatment	85
phototherapy (light therapy)	596
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1204
skin procedures	1333

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	923
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1582
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	863
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	178
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	474
doctor visit	2343
injections	104
lab tests	16
laser treatment	108
phototherapy (light therapy)	1167
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1192
skin procedures	1384
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	1992
Female	1612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3432
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1950
From 75 to 84	1104
85 and over	326
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	505
doctor visit	2401
ear procedures	25
incision and drainage	11
injections	89
lab tests	14
laser treatment	173
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	1134
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1311
skin procedures	1574
skin surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	1026
Female	798

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1726
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1013
From 75 to 84	525
85 and over	191
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	364
doctor visit	1775
ear procedures	28
injections	77
phototherapy (light therapy)	569
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1079
skin procedures	1165

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	806
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1307
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	447
85 and over	156
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	354
doctor visit	1839
ear procedures	24
injections	86
phototherapy (light therapy)	524
radiation therapy	200
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1106
skin procedures	1177

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	826
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1303
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	157
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1885
ear procedures	30
incision and drainage	12
injections	79
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	272
radiation therapy	425
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1078
skin procedures	1125
skin surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	840
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	771
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	146
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1630
ear procedures	15
incision and drainage	12
injections	75
minor procedures	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	241
radiation therapy	460
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	996
skin procedures	1009
skin surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	784
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1172
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	652
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	150
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1839
ear procedures	24
injections	86
phototherapy (light therapy)	115
radiation therapy	697
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1198
skin procedures	1212

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	801
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1253
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	163
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1565
ear procedures	19
injections	70
phototherapy (light therapy)	19
radiation therapy	335
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1062
skin procedures	1081

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	710
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	457
85 and over	135
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James M. Krell for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James M. Krell treated as a dermatologist in Birmingham, AL were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and radiation therapy.

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	281
doctor visit	1980
ear procedures	22
incision and drainage	11
injections	89
lab tests	14
laser treatment	122
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	521
plastic surgery procedures	15
radiation therapy	394
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1124
skin procedures	1207
skin surgery	12
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell.

**Gender**
Male	867
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	478
85 and over	161
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	789

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James M. Krell From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James M. Krell treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. James M. Krell graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1989. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1989)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James M. Krell is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TOTAL SKIN AND BEAUTY DERMATOLOGY CENTER, PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James M. Krell. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$392,128 Humira $345,503	Skyrizi $18,347	Lupron $11,284	$16,993
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$208,664 STELARA $123,262	Tremfya $79,535	REMICADE $750	$5,117
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$207,716 COSENTYX $207,411	Diovan $288	NON BRAND $18
Lilly USA, LLC	$165,194 TALTZ $139,637	OLUMIANT $16	$25,541
Celgene Corporation	$111,604 Otezla $111,193	$411
Other	$528,131 Rinvoq $61,638	Otezla $59,133	Skyrizi $45,904	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $41,276	Cimzia $37,341	Other $282,840

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,172,781
Consulting Fee	$163,647
Travel and Lodging	$118,854
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$76,180
Food and Beverage	$43,050
Other	$38,925

Research Payments

Dr. James M. Krell has received 980 research payments totaling $8,280,097.

Biography

Dr. James Krell specializes in dermatology (skin disorders) and practices in Birmingham, AL. He attended medical school at Harvard Medical School.

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