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Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD

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Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2005)

4214 Andrews Highway Suite 100b
Midland, TX 79703

(432) 689-2491

Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD is affiliated with Midland Health, AKIN CHANDLER MD PLLC and Midland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center.

Office Locations

4214 Andrews Highway Suite 100b
Midland, TX 79703

(432) 689-2491

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Midland Health

5117 Sunmore Circle
Midland, TX 79707

(432) 689-2512

(432) 689-2108

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In The News

“"Due to concerns about exposure to COVID-19, many people understandably delayed getting regular healthcare checkups, including skin cancer screening," said Russell Akin, M.D., a dermatologist at...”—"Why you shouldn't delay skin cancer screening", Oneida Dispatch, June 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

cancer surgery

ear biopsy

intermediate wound repair

skin surgery

wound repair

In 2012, Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD performed more cancer surgery, ear biopsy, intermediate wound repair, skin surgery, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	642
diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	865
ear procedures	17
injections	16
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	23
plastic surgery procedures	97
reconstructive surgery	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1221
skin procedures	1244
skin surgery	656
tissue transfer	97
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	691
consultation	19
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	866
ear procedures	26
injections	23
minor procedures	18
phototherapy (light therapy)	15
plastic surgery procedures	94
reconstructive surgery	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1248
skin procedures	1263
skin surgery	691
tissue transfer	94
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	145
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	605
consultation	23
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	900
ear procedures	24
injections	27
minor procedures	18
phototherapy (light therapy)	18
plastic surgery procedures	75
reconstructive surgery	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1190
skin procedures	1208
skin surgery	605
tissue transfer	75
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	167
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	602
consultation	19
diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	970
ear procedures	27
injections	15
phototherapy (light therapy)	19
plastic surgery procedures	94
reconstructive surgery	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1194
skin procedures	1213
skin surgery	627
tissue transfer	94
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	830
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	536
85 and over	372
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	501
diagnostic procedures	209
doctor visit	721
ear procedures	24
minor procedures	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
plastic surgery procedures	87
reconstructive surgery	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	920
skin procedures	933
skin surgery	501
tissue transfer	87
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	177
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	782
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	477
ear procedures	20
injections	23
minor procedures	18
plastic surgery procedures	137
reconstructive surgery	137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1176
skin procedures	1176
skin surgery	782
tissue transfer	137
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	155

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	112
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	719
diagnostic procedures	171
doctor visit	605
ear procedures	22
injections	23
minor procedures	25
plastic surgery procedures	115
reconstructive surgery	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1172
skin procedures	1172
skin surgery	719
tissue transfer	115
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	140

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	149
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	610
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1047
ear procedures	31
injections	28
minor procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	60
reconstructive surgery	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1249
skin procedures	1249
skin surgery	610
tissue transfer	60
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	166
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	626
consultation	22
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1152
ear procedures	43
injections	27
minor procedures	29
plastic surgery procedures	67
reconstructive surgery	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1270
skin procedures	1270
skin surgery	626
tissue transfer	67
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	160
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	510
consultation	14
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	1262
ear procedures	37
injections	34
minor procedures	30
plastic surgery procedures	38
reconstructive surgery	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1265
skin procedures	1265
skin surgery	510
tissue transfer	38
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	811
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	163
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	549
consultation	20
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1270
ear procedures	39
injections	35
minor procedures	33
plastic surgery procedures	46
reconstructive surgery	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1412
skin procedures	1412
skin surgery	573
tissue transfer	46
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	874
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	172
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Midland, TX were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	621
consultation	19
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	921
ear procedures	28
injections	25
minor procedures	21
phototherapy (light therapy)	17
plastic surgery procedures	82
reconstructive surgery	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1210
skin procedures	1218
skin surgery	627
tissue transfer	82
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	102

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	708
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	273
85 and over	162
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	296

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2005. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Russell Scott Akin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Midland Health

AKIN CHANDLER MD PLLC

Midland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$875 Skyrizi $463	Humira $364	Rinvoq $35	$13
Amgen Inc.	$620 Otezla $570	Enbrel $50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$535 DUPIXENT $476	LIBTAYO $59
AbbVie, Inc.	$470 Humira $334	Skyrizi $34	$102
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$455 Tremfya $237	STELARA $199	SIMPONI $19
Other	$2,580 COSENTYX $339	EUCRISA $145	PICATO $133	Sotyktu $116	Otezla $116	Other $1,732

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,511
Gift	$24

Biography

Dr. Russell Akin is a physician who specializes in MOHS-micrographic surgery. He is affiliated with Midland Health. Dr. Akin is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars.

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