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Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)

8573 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526

(251) 621-2244

Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD is a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD is affiliated with FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC.

Office Locations

2305 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507

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580 Providence Park Drive E 2nd Floor
Mobile, AL 36695

(251) 631-3572

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8573 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526

(251) 621-2244

(251) 621-7209

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In The News

“Dr. Thomas Bender, MD, FAAD, ABD, a board certified dermatologist and a Mobile native who practices dermatology in South Alabama at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Centre, has been reappointed...”—"Watercooler: local businesses announce new hires, promotions, top performers", Al.com, September 2014

“Dr. Thomas Bender III received a plaque this week recognizing him as part of the Dermatology Foundation and being a part of the Leaders Society.”—"Mobile Dermatologist becomes part of the Dermatology Foundation", Al.com, November 2013

“Dr. Thomas Bender III of Mobile has been appointed to serve on the State Health Coordinating Council, or SHCC, officials said.”—"Dorothy Gaines mourns judge who sentenced her to prison (Political Skinny)", Al.com, February 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

orthovoltage

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

By Affordability:

external beam radiation therapy

orthovoltage

phototherapy

radiation therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD performed more orthovoltage, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), orthovoltage, phototherapy (light therapy), and radiation therapy 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:

photodynamic skin therapy

In 2023, Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD performed more photodynamic skin therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	473
doctor visit	2084
laser treatment	238
phototherapy (light therapy)	385
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1632
skin procedures	2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	503
doctor visit	2169
laser treatment	152
phototherapy (light therapy)	278
radiation therapy	510
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1519
skin procedures	1797

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	583
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1093
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	125
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	547
doctor visit	2344
ear procedures	24
phototherapy (light therapy)	144
radiation therapy	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1744
skin procedures	1888

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	683
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1251
Black	52
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	648
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	145
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	647
doctor visit	2308
ear procedures	21
lab tests	18
laser treatment	179
phototherapy (light therapy)	316
radiation therapy	172
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1797
skin procedures	2113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1598
Female	1454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2896
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1468
From 75 to 84	994
85 and over	370
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	745
doctor visit	2903
ear procedures	39
laser treatment	141
phototherapy (light therapy)	200
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2225
skin procedures	2425

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1241
Female	1117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2227
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1162
From 75 to 84	724
85 and over	298
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	650
doctor visit	2336
ear procedures	23
laser treatment	228
phototherapy (light therapy)	379
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1790
skin procedures	2169
skin surgery	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1068
Female	971

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1950
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	977
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	246
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	621
doctor visit	2290
ear procedures	19
laser treatment	154
phototherapy (light therapy)	212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1862
skin procedures	2074

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	996
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1672
Black	57
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	859
From 75 to 84	581
85 and over	217
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	2332
ear procedures	28
laser treatment	93
phototherapy (light therapy)	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1971
skin procedures	2138

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1321
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	721
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	151
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2020 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	2167
ear procedures	32
phototherapy (light therapy)	71
radiation therapy	411
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1743
skin procedures	1814

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1223
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	679
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	140
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2021 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1873
ear procedures	22
phototherapy (light therapy)	57
radiation therapy	384
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1681
skin procedures	1738

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1056
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	98
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1936
ear procedures	23
phototherapy (light therapy)	72
radiation therapy	642
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1845
skin procedures	1917

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	654
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1057
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	531
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	133
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Bay Minette, AL were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and diagnostic procedures.

cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	390
doctor visit	2249
ear procedures	25
lab tests	18
laser treatment	169
phototherapy (light therapy)	207
radiation therapy	395
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1800
skin procedures	2008
skin surgery	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	697

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Native American / Alaskan Native	3
Hispanic	2
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	496
85 and over	174
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	739

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1996. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$42,809 ONEXTON $23,402	JUBLIA $7,096	LUZU $6,325	SOLODYN $5,624	ZIANA $87	Other $276
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.	$30,985 VTAMA $30,985
Pfizer Inc.	$20,645 EUCRISA $20,267	CIBINQO $322	LITFULO $56
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$16,676 SOOLANTRA $8,305	MIRVASO GEL $6,612	ORACEA $859	EPSOLAY $347	EPIDUO FORTE $206	Other $347
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$16,115 ILUMYA $15,506	BLU-U $268	ABSORICA LD $118	ODOMZO $100	ULTRAVATE $68	Other $55
Other	$71,730 Levulan Kerastick $10,803	STELARA $6,259	ACZONE $5,668	ONEXTON $4,041	ADBRY $3,293	Other $41,667

**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	$85,910
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$41,050
Food and Beverage	$37,439
Consulting Fee	$13,543
Travel and Lodging	$11,275
Other	$9,745

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $43,569.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Bender specializes in dermatology (skin disorders) and practices in Bay Minette, AL, Mobile, AL, and Daphne, AL. Dr. Bender graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Bender III, MD From 2012 - 2022

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