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Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD

(Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD)

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Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

781 Garden View Court Suite 201
Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 634-3376

Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery.

Office Locations

781 Garden View Court Suite 201
Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 634-3376

(760) 634-7955

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In The News

“"Some anti-itch creams work by reducing inflammation, but that's not always enough," says Dr. Vishakha Gigler, a San Diego based dermatologist.”—"Itching, an annoyance that gets 'under your skin'", Nevada Appeal, July 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

removal of skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cancer surgery

By Affordability:

KOH wet mount

wet mount

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD performed more cancer surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for KOH wet mount, and wet mount 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. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	91
diagnostic procedures	317
doctor visit	651
phototherapy (light therapy)	20
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	415
skin procedures	435
skin surgery	91
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	162
diagnostic procedures	374
doctor visit	670
phototherapy (light therapy)	22
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	507
skin procedures	529
skin surgery	162
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	237

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	114
diagnostic procedures	355
doctor visit	700
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	528
skin procedures	542
skin surgery	114

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	153
diagnostic procedures	363
doctor visit	757
ear procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	656
skin procedures	656
skin surgery	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	191
diagnostic procedures	514
doctor visit	1002
ear procedures	19
injections	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	858
skin procedures	858
skin surgery	191

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	165
diagnostic procedures	536
doctor visit	1025
ear procedures	24
injections	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	821
skin procedures	821
skin surgery	165

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	210
diagnostic procedures	535
doctor visit	1033
ear procedures	22
injections	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	829
skin procedures	829
skin surgery	210

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	295
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1140
ear procedures	22
injections	29
lab tests	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	964
skin procedures	964
skin surgery	295

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	74
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	335
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	950
ear procedures	14
injections	19
minor procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	930
skin procedures	930
skin surgery	335
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	355
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1143
ear procedures	25
injections	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	980
skin procedures	980
skin surgery	355

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	381
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1294
ear procedures	19
injections	24
lab tests	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1191
skin procedures	1191
skin surgery	381

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Encinitas, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

cancer surgery	222
diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	942
ear procedures	19
injections	26
lab tests	17
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	18
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	789
skin procedures	794
skin surgery	222
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	483
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	6
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	270

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$712 MIRVASO GEL $235	EPIDUO FORTE $176	ORACEA $73	EPIDUO $38	AKLIEF $38	Other $152
Aqua Pharmaceuticals	$567 Fluoroplex $67	Acticlate $60	MONODOX 100 $35	ALTABAX $34	DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $34	Other $337
Ranbaxy Inc.	$523 $523
CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS US LLC	$471 BIONECT $471
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$424 SOLODYN $80	ZIANA $57	ONEXTON $45	ZYCLARA $40	NORITATE $29	Other $173
Other	$5,051 Humira $414	DUPIXENT $393	Denavir $269	Rinvoq $194	DORYX $170	Other $3,611

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,658
Education	$543
Honoraria	$275
Gift	$272

Biography

Dr. Vishakha Gigler works as a MOHS-micrographic surgery. She attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2013

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vishakha Gigler, MD From 2012 - 2022

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