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Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

2000 Richard Jones Road Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 383-2400

Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD is a dermatologist in Nashville, TN specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD is affiliated with Ascension.

Office Locations

Ascension

2000 Richard Jones Road Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 383-2400

(615) 383-1948

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Silhouette Instalift takes about 45 minutes in the office and results can be seen immediately," says Dr. Michael Gold, a dermatologist in Nashville, Tennessee.”—"How not to look your age", Chicago Tribune, July 2017

“"It's the first time we can deliver energy at this depth and see exactly where we're delivering it," says Nashville dermatologist Michael Gold.”—"The Lunchtime Lift", SFGATE, December 2011

“Dr. Michael H. Gold, a Nashville, Tenn., dermatologist and a spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation, said he believes "the concept of systemic caffeine should be addressed further."”—"A run to coffee shop may fight skin cancer", Desert News, July 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

In 2024, Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2012, Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, 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 Tennessee. 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. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were injections, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1337
injections	270
phototherapy (light therapy)	23
skin procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were injections, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1318
injections	227
phototherapy (light therapy)	61
skin procedures	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	50
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were injections, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1362
injections	275
phototherapy (light therapy)	85
skin procedures	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	42
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were injections, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1294
injections	309
lab tests	20
phototherapy (light therapy)	33
skin procedures	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	68
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were injections, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1312
injections	306
phototherapy (light therapy)	37
skin procedures	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	31
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were injections, diagnostic procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	1301
injections	362
lab tests	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	34
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were injections, diagnostic procedures, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	676
injections	386
lab tests	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	37
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
doctor visit	561
injections	262
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
skin procedures	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	28
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
doctor visit	439
injections	166

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	21
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	576
injections	233

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	32
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	626
injections	232

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	28
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	23
doctor visit	508
injections	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	23
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN during 2024 were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
doctor visit	428
injections	197
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
skin procedures	25

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	18
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD in 2024

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD treated as a dermatologist in Nashville, TN were injections, phototherapy (light therapy), diagnostic procedures and skin procedures.

blood draw	20
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	902
injections	266
lab tests	25
phototherapy (light therapy)	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
skin procedures	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	353
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	113
85 and over	31
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	210

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Certifications: The American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: Certifications: The American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

2.5

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$200,927 Skyrizi $52,933	BOTOX $16,998	Humira $889	Rinvoq $742	KYBELLA $7	Other $129,358
Aqua Pharmaceuticals	$128,766 VERDESO $58,201	Acticlate $9,856	XOLEGEL $3,243	DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $2,431	Cordran $531	Other $54,503
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.	$95,502 $95,502
Merz North America, Inc.	$91,717 Xeomin $45,924	Radiesse $7,100	Belotero $1,877	Micro Eyes $820	Lumiere $349	Other $35,647
Allergan, Inc.	$75,685 BOTOX COSMETIC $9,945	BOTOX $3,587	KYBELLA $196	$61,956
Other	$563,147 BOTOX COSMETIC $30,854	Finacea $20,522	Enbrel $15,745	Clarify Medical $15,000	QBREXZA $12,985	Other $468,041

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$430,224
Honoraria	$259,027
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$194,033
Grant	$164,750
Food and Beverage	$51,894
Other	$55,814

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD has received 711 research payments totaling $6,582,050.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Michael Howard Gold, MD.

Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2015	$13,826.62	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2014	$9,997.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Owned directly
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2015	$9,997.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2016	$9,028.06	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2017	$3,322.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2021	$2,107.06	Physician Covered Recipient	HCP owns 1538 shares
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2020	$2,030.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2019	$1,784.08	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2018	$1,676.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Stock
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	2022	$1,264.85	Physician Covered Recipient	Dr. Gold has 1,538 shares at $0.8224 per share. Cert.# (s) 124.

Biography

Dr. Michael Gold specializes in dermatology (skin disorders) and practices in Nashville, TN. He has received a 3.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His education and training includes medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gold is professionally affiliated with Ascension.