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Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD

Accepting New Patients

(41 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1984)

15225 Shady Grove Road Suite 303
Rockville, MD 20850

(443) 351-3376

Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD is a dermatologist in Rockville, MD specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience.

Office Locations

15225 Shady Grove Road Suite 303
Rockville, MD 20850

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In The News

“His dermatologist, Walter J. Giblin of Rockville, told him there is a 50 percent chance he will have a recurrence within the next five years, and not necessarily on the same spot as the initial...”—"Horan eagerly spreads word of skin cancer risk", The Washington Times, July 2005

“Mrs. Schor is correct, says Dr. Walter Giblin, a Rockville dermatologist.”—"Screening out rays of the sun", The Washington Times, June 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

biological response modifier therapy

chemotherapy

intralesional chemotherapy

In 2024, Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD had a list price for biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, chemotherapy, and intralesional chemotherapy (into the tumor) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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 2024, Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

injections

intralesional injection

In 2012, Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD had a list price for injections, and intralesional injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	1527
injections	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1141
skin procedures	1141

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	1497
injections	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1227
skin procedures	1227

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	539
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	12
Hispanic	24
Asian	32
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	184
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	1610
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1245
skin procedures	1245

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	585
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1016
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	186
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	1745
ear procedures	12
injections	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1312
skin procedures	1312

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1244
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2046
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	70
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1006
From 75 to 84	824
85 and over	372
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	1865
ear procedures	16
injections	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1364
skin procedures	1364

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	657
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1069
Black	13
Hispanic	21
Asian	38
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	224
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	1962
ear procedures	15
injections	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1412
skin procedures	1412

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1034
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	543
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	197
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	67
chemotherapy	67
diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	1907
ear procedures	15
injections	21
lab tests	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1605
skin procedures	1605

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	651
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1055
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	22
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	196
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	94
chemotherapy	94
doctor visit	2126
injections	27
lab tests	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1783
skin procedures	1783

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	676
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	30
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	465
85 and over	202
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	63
chemotherapy	63
doctor visit	1932
injections	25
lab tests	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1702
skin procedures	1702

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1099
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	26
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	205
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	65
chemotherapy	65
doctor visit	2045
injections	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1818
skin procedures	1818

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	727
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1173
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	38
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	485
85 and over	219
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	62
chemotherapy	62
doctor visit	2036
injections	25
lab tests	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1768
skin procedures	1768

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1216
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	51
Other	85
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	605
From 75 to 84	542
85 and over	237
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	63
chemotherapy	63
doctor visit	1913
injections	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1681
skin procedures	1681

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	746
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1182
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	48
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	218
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	45
chemotherapy	45
doctor visit	1995
injections	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1685
skin procedures	1685

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	680

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1219
Black	18
Hispanic	34
Asian	54
Other	97
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	242
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD treated as a dermatologist in Rockville, MD were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	65
chemotherapy	65
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	1858
ear procedures	14
injections	23
lab tests	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1518
skin procedures	1518

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	663
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	1091
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	59

**Age**
75 to 84	449
85 and over	206
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	545

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Letterman Army Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Maryland

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.23 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter John Giblin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rockville, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$283 Tremfya $283
Encore Dermatology Inc.	$246 $246
AbbVie Inc.	$181 Rinvoq $104	Skyrizi $78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$137 Sotyktu $137
Pfizer Inc.	$135 CIBINQO $69	LITFULO $42	PAXLOVID $24
Other	$379 YCANTH $66	VTAMA $50	COSENTYX $44	Otezla $27	ADBRY $24	Other $168

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,079
Education	$283

Biography

Dr. Walter Giblin is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist in Rockville, MD. Dr. Giblin studied medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Giblin trained at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Letterman Army Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Rockville, MD.

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