Dr. Risa Behar Ross, DO
- Medicare services, 2024
- 2,245
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 507
- Part D claims, 2024
- 597
- Publications
- 7
- MIPS score, 2024
- 75
- Practice address
- 8220 Us-19, Port Richey, FL 34668
- Practice phone
- Call (727) 841-8505
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A
Port Richey, Florida
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Dr. Risa Behar Ross is a dermatologist in Port Richey, Florida
Dr. Ross practices at Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A in Port Richey, Florida.
Dr. Ross' NPI, 1891943775, was assigned on September 3, 2008. Dr. Ross graduated from Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. Dr. Ross holds Florida license OS9935.
- NPI
- 1891943775NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 9133316359
- NPI enumeration date
- September 3, 2008
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (727) 841-8505
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 47
- Medical school graduation
- 2005
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Risa Behar Ross practices at Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A in Port Richey, Florida
Dr. Ross' primary practice is Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A, at 8220 Us-19, Port Richey, FL 34668 in Pasco County. The practice phone is (727) 841-8505.
- Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A8220 Us-19, Port Richey, FL 34668 · Pasco CountyPhone(727) 841-8505
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Risa Behar Ross is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Ross' primary practice is Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A in Port Richey, Florida. The medical group on file is Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ross to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Risa Behar Ross' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Ross practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Risa Behar Ross is one of 1,200 dermatologists in Florida
Dermatology is Dr. Ross' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207N00000X. Dr. Ross is board certified in dermatology by the AOA Board of Dermatology. Dr. Ross is licensed in Florida.
Specialties and state licenses
- Dermatology, FloridaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists acne, acute skin infection, benign or precancerous skin growths, cancerous skin growth removal, cold sores or genital herpes, contact dermatitis, corns and calluses and itchy rashes among the conditions Dr. Ross treats.
Dermatologists near Dr. Ross
Counts of dermatologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Risa Behar Ross billed Medicare for 2,245 services in 2024
CMS data shows 2,245 Medicare services from Dr. Ross across 10 procedure codes in 2024, for 507 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $70,881 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Ross' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Surgery
- 2023: 1,5572024: 1,6083%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 6592024: 6373%
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 282024: 0100%
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 232024: 0100%
- Other services
- 2023: 1152024: 0100%
Dr. Ross compared with the Florida median for dermatologists, 2024
- Dr. Ross
- Florida median
- Medicare services
- 2,245vs 2,86622% below
- Medicare patients
- 507vs 57011% below
- Part D claims
- 496vs 55010% below
Medians across 1,138 dermatologists in Florida with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Ross' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Risa Behar Ross treated 507 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74
CMS counts 507 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ross in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 290 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 71% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 1.11, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ross' median patient age at 54, with 56% women.
Dr. Ross' Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Ross' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women30159%
- Men20641%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Ross' Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety22%
- Diabetes22%
- Cancer21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Ross' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 54
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women56%
- Men43%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Risa Behar Ross wrote 597 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Ross wrote 597 Medicare Part D claims for 263 patients. 97% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 496 of them, across 13 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $10,428 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 381 claims across 11 drugs.
Dr. Ross' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic578 claims97%
- Brand-name19 claims3%
Dr. Ross' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Ross' Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics6%36 of 597 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 3812024: 49630%
Drugs named by CMS: 13 in 2024, 11 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Risa Behar Ross scored 75 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Ross for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Ross accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 592 procedures of removal of skin lesions by Dr. Ross, more than 88% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- MIPS final score, 2024
- 75 of 100
Where Dr. Ross ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Removal of skin lesions
- 88th percentile592 procedures
- Skin biopsy
- 82nd percentile169 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal or shaving of skin growth: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Risa Behar Ross has 7 publications on record
Dmand AI links 7 papers to Dr. Ross, published from 2019 to 2024. 2021 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Skin. Dr. Ross has published most often in Dermatol Online J. Dr. Ross' most frequent co-authors are Jorge Canales, Lisa Faye Fronek, DO and Taylor E. Gray.
Dr. Ross' papers by year, 2019 to 2024
Topics Dr. Ross writes about most
- Skin
Dr. Ross' most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Ross
Dermatol Online J
J Osteopath Med
Dermatol Online J
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Risa Behar Ross received $16,643 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 954 general payments to Dr. Ross from 47 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 98% of the total. Abbvie Inc. paid the most, $1,948.
General payments to Dr. Ross by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Ross by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Food and beverage$16,30598%
- Education$3382%
Companies that paid Dr. Ross the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Risa Behar Ross graduated from Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Ross graduated from Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. Dr. Ross is a member of AOA.
- Medical school
- Board certified in dermatology
- Board certified in 2006 - 2026
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Risa Behar Ross accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Ross is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Molina
- Regence Health Plans
- +3 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Ross accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare9
- HMO7
- PPO7
- POS4
- EPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Risa Behar Ross's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Risa Behar Ross' NPI number?
Dr. Risa Behar Ross' NPI number is 1891943775. It was assigned on September 3, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Risa Behar Ross?
Dr. Risa Behar Ross is a dermatologist in Port Richey, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Dermatology Physician (taxonomy code 207N00000X).
Where does Dr. Risa Behar Ross practice?
Dr. Ross practices at 8220 Us-19, Port Richey, FL 34668. Dr. Ross' primary practice is Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P A in Port Richey, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ross to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Risa Behar Ross' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Ross is (727) 841-8505.
What is Dr. Risa Behar Ross' medical license number?
Dr. Ross holds Florida license OS9935.
What medical group is Dr. Risa Behar Ross part of?
Dr. Ross is linked to Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Dmand AI links Dr. Ross to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Risa Behar Ross accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Ross billed Medicare for 2,245 services in 2024, and Dr. Ross accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Risa Behar Ross' MIPS score?
Dr. Ross' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 75 out of 100, reported individually.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Risa Behar Ross see?
CMS counts 507 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ross in 2024, with an average age of 74.
Is Dr. Risa Behar Ross board certified?
Yes. Dr. Ross is board certified in dermatology by the AOA Board of Dermatology.
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What services does Dr. Risa Behar Ross bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Ross' most billed Medicare services were surgery: skin and soft tissue (17003), office visit, established patient (99213) and surgery: skin and soft tissue (17000).
Where did Dr. Risa Behar Ross go to medical school?
Dr. Ross graduated from Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.
What drugs does Dr. Risa Behar Ross prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ross' most prescribed drugs by claims were Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole and Clobetasol Propionate.
Has Dr. Risa Behar Ross received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $16,643 in general payments to Dr. Ross from 47 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Abbvie Inc.
How long has Dr. Risa Behar Ross been practicing?
Dr. Ross graduated from medical school in 2005, 21 years ago.
Does Dr. Risa Behar Ross do research?
Dmand AI links 7 publications to Dr. Ross, published from 2019 to 2024.
Who does Dr. Risa Behar Ross publish with?
Dr. Ross' most frequent co-authors are Jorge Canales (1 shared paper), Lisa Faye Fronek, DO (1 shared paper) and Taylor E. Gray (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Risa Behar Ross accept?
Dr. Ross is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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