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Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA

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Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: Mohs surgery, burns, actinic keratosis, and more.

1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami Vahcs (546)
Miami, FL 33125

Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UF Health.

Office Locations

1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami Vahcs (546)
Miami, FL 33125

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“"Dermatologists know that skin cancer screening can save lives," said Dr. Abel Torres, president of the American Academy of Dermatology, in a statement.”—"Routine screening for skin cancer not recommended, expert panel says", Dallas News, July 2016

“"Dermatologists know that skin cancer screenings can save lives," Dr. Abel Torres, president of the American Academy of Dermatology, said in a statement.”—"Should You Get Screened for Skin Cancer? (Published 2016)", New York Times, July 2016

“"It is important for the public to understand that the USPSTF is not recommending against skin cancer screenings," said Dr. Abel Torres, president of the American Academy of Dermatology.”—"How To Tell If You Should Get A Skin Cancer Screening", Huff Post, July 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	527
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	186
phototherapy (light therapy)	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	570
skin procedures	570
skin surgery	527

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	495
diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	233
phototherapy (light therapy)	134
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	681
skin procedures	681
skin surgery	495
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	88
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	382
diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	238
minor procedures	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	118
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	517
skin procedures	517
skin surgery	382
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	13
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	84
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	116
doctor visit	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	116
skin procedures	116
skin surgery	116

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	60
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	91
doctor visit	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91
skin procedures	91
skin surgery	91

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	291
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	317
skin procedures	317
skin surgery	291

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	45
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	180
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	174
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201
skin procedures	201
skin surgery	180

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	42
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89
skin procedures	89
skin surgery	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
skin procedures	22
skin surgery	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Miami, FL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	243
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	166
minor procedures	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	93
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289
skin procedures	289
skin surgery	243
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	140
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	29
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is certified by the Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Board Certification: Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UF Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$39,876 Erivedge $38,991	$885
Genentech, Inc.	$19,453 Rituxan $19,400	XOLAIR $53
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$13,916 Levulan Kerastick $7,522	BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 $3,828	BLU-U $2,566
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$8,043 NON BRAND $8,010	COSENTYX $33
LEO Pharma Inc.	$3,650 PICATO $3,650
Other	$5,006 Erivedge $1,915	Wound Matrix $1,043	BF-RhodoLED $979	CIBINQO $161	RHOFADE $124	Other $784

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$40,745
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$34,687
Travel and Lodging	$10,821
Food and Beverage	$3,690

Research Payments

Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA has received 22 research payments totaling $60,121.

Biography

Dr. Abel Torres' area of specialization is MOHS-micrographic surgery. He is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Torres include burns, actinic keratosis, and mohs surgery. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Torres has received include Chairman & Professor of Dermatology - University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2018-Current; President of the American Academy of Dermatology - American Academy of Dermatology; and Treasurer - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Board. He is professionally affiliated with UF Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2020

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2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

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. Abel Torres, JD, FAAD, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

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