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Dr. Ruth Yates, MD

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)
Meharry Medical College (1987)
520 Madison Street Se Suite C
Huntsville, AL 35801

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD is a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1987 and has 38 years of experience.

View Doctor's Full Profile (256) 536-4401

Office Locations

520 Madison Street Se Suite C
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 536-4401
(256) 536-3153
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intermediate wound repair

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion
skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more intermediate wound repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she 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 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 Volume:

skin lesion destruction

By Affordability:

skin lesion destruction

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

ultraviolet light therapy

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more ultraviolet (UV) light therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 826
doctor visit 1497
hospital care 44
injections 23
inpatient care 44
minor procedures 238
phototherapy (light therapy) 752
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1770
skin procedures 1770
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 238

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 753
Female 1009
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1710
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 790
From 75 to 84 704
85 and over 193
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 15
diagnostic procedures 863
doctor visit 1852
hospital care 11
incision and drainage 15
injections 23
inpatient care 11
minor procedures 270
phototherapy (light therapy) 734
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1877
skin procedures 1877
skin surgery 15
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 778
Female 1065
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1785
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 806
From 75 to 84 746
85 and over 212
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 826
doctor visit 1834
hospital care 53
injections 20
inpatient care 53
minor procedures 231
phototherapy (light therapy) 534
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1858
skin procedures 1873
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 231

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 1554
Female 2086
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3526
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1608
From 75 to 84 1484
85 and over 418
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 13
diagnostic procedures 828
doctor visit 1798
hospital care 69
incision and drainage 13
injections 63
inpatient care 69
minor procedures 281
phototherapy (light therapy) 666
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1851
skin procedures 1851
skin surgery 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 268

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 750
Female 1060
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1754
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 792
From 75 to 84 741
85 and over 225
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 793
doctor visit 1319
hospital care 52
injections 15
inpatient care 52
minor procedures 236
phototherapy (light therapy) 402
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1655
skin procedures 1655
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 236

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 689
Female 935
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1564
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 649
From 75 to 84 717
85 and over 204
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 12
diagnostic procedures 773
doctor visit 1178
hospital care 14
incision and drainage 12
inpatient care 14
minor procedures 258
phototherapy (light therapy) 503
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1666
skin procedures 1666
skin surgery 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 246

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 679
Female 943
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1568
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 636
From 75 to 84 706
85 and over 233
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1103
hospital care 68
injections 41
inpatient care 68
minor procedures 224
phototherapy (light therapy) 487
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1613
skin procedures 1613
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 224

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 672
Female 925
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1540
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 601
From 75 to 84 703
85 and over 252
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1055
hospital care 42
injections 49
inpatient care 42
minor procedures 245
phototherapy (light therapy) 335
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1439
skin procedures 1439
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 245

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 632
Female 829
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1413
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 574
From 75 to 84 638
85 and over 210
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 12
doctor visit 982
incision and drainage 12
injections 48
minor procedures 220
phototherapy (light therapy) 354
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1354
skin procedures 1354
skin surgery 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 625
Female 819
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1391
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 550
From 75 to 84 633
85 and over 229
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 15
doctor visit 988
hospital care 11
incision and drainage 15
injections 11
inpatient care 11
minor procedures 265
phototherapy (light therapy) 484
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1368
skin procedures 1368
skin surgery 15
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 250

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 581
Female 832
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1371
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 501
From 75 to 84 637
85 and over 250
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 950
injections 19
minor procedures 214
phototherapy (light therapy) 389
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1266
skin procedures 1266
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 214

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 535
Female 792
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1286
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 463
From 75 to 84 587
85 and over 250
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

abscess drainage 13
diagnostic procedures 818
doctor visit 1323
hospital care 40
incision and drainage 13
injections 31
inpatient care 40
minor procedures 243
phototherapy (light therapy) 512
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1610
skin procedures 1612
skin surgery 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

Gender
Male 749
Female 1026
Ethnicity
Black / African American 28
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1718
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 754
85 and over 243
Less than 65 54
65 to 74 724

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1987. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Meharry Medical College (1987)

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ruth Yates, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntsville, AL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $4,498 COSENTYX
$3,903 		XOLAIR
$174
$421
AbbVie, Inc. $3,898 Humira
$3,397 		Skyrizi
$217
$284
Celgene Corporation $3,259 Otezla
$2,875
$384
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $1,701 Topicort Spray 0.25%
$1,701
AbbVie Inc. $1,611 Skyrizi
$955 		Rinvoq
$527 		Humira
$108
$21
Other $15,211 EUCRISA
$1,959 		DUPIXENT
$1,705 		REMICADE
$1,146 		Otezla
$1,104 		Tremfya
$802 		Other
$8,495
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $23,835
Consulting Fee $4,750
Travel and Lodging $1,041
Education $305
Honoraria $150
Other $96

Research Payments

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD has received 67 research payments totaling $281,589.

Biography

Dr. Ruth Yates is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). She works in Huntsville, AL. She attended medical school at Meharry Medical College.

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