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Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Indiana University School of Medicine (1989)

7910 N Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 516-5000

Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD is a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD is affiliated with DAWES FRETZIN DERMATOLOGY GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

7910 N Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 516-5000

(317) 516-5146

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In The News

“The first patients were enrolled by Kenneth Dawes, M.D., and his research team at the Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in Indianapolis, Indiana.”—"Timber Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patients Enrolled in Phase 3 ASCEND Clinical Trial Evaluating TMB-001 in Congenital Ichthyosis", Associated Press News, June 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

phototherapy

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

ultraviolet B phototherapy

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD performed more phototherapy (light therapy), removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin procedures, and ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests 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 25%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

KOH wet mount

photodynamic skin therapy

By Affordability:

intralesional injection

KOH wet mount

laser phototherapy

laser skin treatment

laser treatment for psoriasis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

wet mount

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD performed more intralesional injection, KOH wet mount, and photodynamic skin therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intralesional injection, KOH wet mount, laser phototherapy, laser skin treatment, laser treatment for psoriasis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), 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. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	20
chemotherapy	49
diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	2582
ear procedures	14
injections	31
lab tests	25
laser treatment	240
minimally invasive procedures	49
phototherapy (light therapy)	485
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1431
skin procedures	1718
skin testing	13
tuberculosis (TB) testing	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	28
blood draw	11
chemotherapy	28
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	2653
ear procedures	26
injections	32
lab tests	32
laser treatment	121
minimally invasive procedures	28
phototherapy (light therapy)	165
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1365
skin procedures	1530
skin testing	14
tuberculosis (TB) testing	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	876
Female	860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1668
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	640
85 and over	215
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
blood draw	18
chemotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	160
doctor visit	2755
ear procedures	25
injections	43
lab tests	16
laser treatment	194
minimally invasive procedures	24
phototherapy (light therapy)	512
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1366
skin procedures	1595

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	935

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1749
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	883
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	247
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
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. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	2822
ear procedures	15
injections	38
lab tests	29
laser treatment	74
phototherapy (light therapy)	302
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1452
skin procedures	1565

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1844
Female	1854

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3536
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1836
From 75 to 84	1188
85 and over	528
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	148
doctor visit	2693
ear procedures	21
injections	51
lab tests	23
laser treatment	81
phototherapy (light therapy)	295
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1491
skin procedures	1603

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	933
Female	954

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1798
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	907
From 75 to 84	644
85 and over	262
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	2823
ear procedures	20
injections	43
lab tests	28
laser treatment	112
phototherapy (light therapy)	548
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1490
skin procedures	1654

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	954
Female	991

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1844
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	933
From 75 to 84	667
85 and over	269
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	2796
ear procedures	20
injections	43
lab tests	27
laser treatment	223
phototherapy (light therapy)	594
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1472
skin procedures	1764

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	958
Female	1045

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1888
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	959
From 75 to 84	731
85 and over	245
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	2963
ear procedures	28
injections	43
lab tests	23
laser treatment	113
phototherapy (light therapy)	588
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1612
skin procedures	1763

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1007
Female	1125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1995
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1070
From 75 to 84	730
85 and over	260
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2020 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2713
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	14
injections	39
lab tests	19
laser treatment	125
minor procedures	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	510
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1472
skin procedures	1630
skin surgery	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	961
Female	1071

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1891
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1022
From 75 to 84	721
85 and over	235
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2021 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	3008
ear procedures	21
injections	64
lab tests	19
laser treatment	107
phototherapy (light therapy)	555
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1525
skin procedures	1676

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	987
Female	1121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1960
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	86
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1057
From 75 to 84	736
85 and over	251
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	3032
ear procedures	20
incision and drainage	13
injections	74
lab tests	23
laser treatment	46
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	715
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1602
skin procedures	1687
skin surgery	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1054
Female	1205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2114
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	93
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1122
From 75 to 84	825
85 and over	262
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Indianapolis, IN were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), phototherapy (light therapy) and laser treatment.

abscess drainage	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
blood draw	16
chemotherapy	33
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	2803
ear procedures	20
incision and drainage	13
injections	45
lab tests	24
laser treatment	130
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	479
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1479
skin procedures	1653
skin surgery	13
skin testing	13
tuberculosis (TB) testing	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	951
Female	1014

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1858
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	58

**Age**
75 to 84	682
85 and over	252
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	963

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (1989)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DAWES FRETZIN DERMATOLOGY GROUP, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$41,307 Humira $38,964	Skyrizi $2,263	$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$9,002 COSENTYX $8,819	XOLAIR $158	NON BRAND $16	$10
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$5,515 Tremfya $4,371	STELARA $951	SIMPONI ARIA $73	SIMPONI $71	GUSELKUMAB $49
AbbVie Inc.	$2,833 Skyrizi $1,424	Rinvoq $924	Humira $429	BOTOX $8	$48
Allergan Inc.	$2,123 ACZONE $2,111	ALOCRIL $12
Other	$15,380 DUPIXENT $2,259	Otezla $1,321	TALTZ $1,011	Levulan $642	ODOMZO $601	Other $9,545

**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	$44,675
Food and Beverage	$22,184
Consulting Fee	$4,795
Travel and Lodging	$3,024
Education	$1,210
Other	$272

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD has received 683 research payments totaling $3,065,585.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Dawes is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth W. Dawes, MD From 2012 - 2022

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