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Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD

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(Kim Abson, MD)

(1706 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of Washington School of Medicine

904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 329-1760

Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD is a dermatologist in Seattle, WA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD is affiliated with The Polyclinic and Optum.

Office Locations

904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) 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. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
blood draw	15
diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	778
incision and drainage	19
lab tests	31
minor procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	371
skin procedures	371
skin surgery	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
blood draw	31
diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	802
incision and drainage	15
injections	26
lab tests	26
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	423
skin procedures	423
skin surgery	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	73
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	33
blood draw	23
diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	836
incision and drainage	33
injections	26
lab tests	50
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	441
skin procedures	441
skin surgery	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	67
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
blood draw	28
diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	802
incision and drainage	32
injections	35
lab tests	34
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	463
skin procedures	463
skin surgery	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	662
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	160
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	14
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	44
blood draw	17
compression therapy	27
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	858
immobilization	27
incision and drainage	44
injections	30
minor procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	572
skin procedures	572
skin surgery	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	31
blood draw	27
diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	924
incision and drainage	31
injections	44
lab tests	15
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	578
skin procedures	578
skin surgery	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	70
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	27
blood draw	20
diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	941
incision and drainage	27
injections	33
lab tests	14
minor procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	544
skin procedures	544
skin surgery	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	36
blood draw	26
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	954
incision and drainage	36
injections	38
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	565
skin procedures	565
skin surgery	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
blood draw	24
doctor visit	787
incision and drainage	15
injections	25
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	415
skin procedures	415
skin surgery	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	31
blood draw	21
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	950
incision and drainage	31
injections	45
lab tests	33
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	518
skin procedures	518
skin surgery	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	33
blood draw	12
doctor visit	979
incision and drainage	33
injections	47
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	513
skin procedures	513
skin surgery	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	77
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Seattle, WA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage	28
blood draw	22
compression therapy	27
diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	873
immobilization	27
incision and drainage	28
injections	34
lab tests	29
minor procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	491
skin procedures	491
skin surgery	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	604
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	227
85 and over	40
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	336

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Polyclinic

Optum

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 1706 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$34 BLU-U $34
Allergan Inc.	$23 $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$57

Research Payments

Dr. Kim Gittere Abson, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $43,183.

Biography

Dr. Kim Abson works as a dermatology (skin disorders). Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Abson performed her residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with The Polyclinic and Optum. Her practice in Seattle, WA is open to new patients as reported by Optum.