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Dr. Ruth Yates, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Meharry Medical College (1987)

520 Madison Street Se Suite C
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 536-4401

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD is a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1987 and has 39 years of experience.

Office Locations

520 Madison Street Se Suite C
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 536-4401

(256) 536-3153

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

intermediate wound repair

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more intermediate wound repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures 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 10%

By Volume:

skin lesion destruction

By Affordability:

skin lesion destruction

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

ultraviolet light therapy

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ruth Yates, MD performed more ultraviolet (UV) light therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy) 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. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
diagnostic procedures	830
doctor visit	1374
hospital care	22
incision and drainage	14
injections	22
inpatient care	22
minor procedures	277
phototherapy (light therapy)	765
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1763
skin procedures	1763
skin surgery	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	263

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	826
doctor visit	1497
hospital care	44
injections	23
inpatient care	44
minor procedures	238
phototherapy (light therapy)	752
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1770
skin procedures	1770
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	238

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	753
Female	1009

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1710
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	790
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	193
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	863
doctor visit	1852
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	15
injections	23
inpatient care	11
minor procedures	270
phototherapy (light therapy)	734
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1877
skin procedures	1877
skin surgery	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	778
Female	1065

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1785
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	806
From 75 to 84	746
85 and over	212
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
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. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	826
doctor visit	1834
hospital care	53
injections	20
inpatient care	53
minor procedures	231
phototherapy (light therapy)	534
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1858
skin procedures	1873
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	231

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1554
Female	2086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3526
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1608
From 75 to 84	1484
85 and over	418
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	828
doctor visit	1798
hospital care	69
incision and drainage	13
injections	63
inpatient care	69
minor procedures	281
phototherapy (light therapy)	666
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1851
skin procedures	1851
skin surgery	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	268

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	750
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1754
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	792
From 75 to 84	741
85 and over	225
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	793
doctor visit	1319
hospital care	52
injections	15
inpatient care	52
minor procedures	236
phototherapy (light therapy)	402
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1655
skin procedures	1655
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	236

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	689
Female	935

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1564
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	649
From 75 to 84	717
85 and over	204
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	773
doctor visit	1178
hospital care	14
incision and drainage	12
inpatient care	14
minor procedures	258
phototherapy (light therapy)	503
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1666
skin procedures	1666
skin surgery	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	246

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	679
Female	943

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1568
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	706
85 and over	233
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1103
hospital care	68
injections	41
inpatient care	68
minor procedures	224
phototherapy (light therapy)	487
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1613
skin procedures	1613
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	224

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	672
Female	925

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1540
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	601
From 75 to 84	703
85 and over	252
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1055
hospital care	42
injections	49
inpatient care	42
minor procedures	245
phototherapy (light therapy)	335
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1439
skin procedures	1439
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	245

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	829

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1413
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	638
85 and over	210
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
doctor visit	982
incision and drainage	12
injections	48
minor procedures	220
phototherapy (light therapy)	354
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1354
skin procedures	1354
skin surgery	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	625
Female	819

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1391
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	229
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
doctor visit	988
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	15
injections	11
inpatient care	11
minor procedures	265
phototherapy (light therapy)	484
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1368
skin procedures	1368
skin surgery	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	250

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	581
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1371
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	637
85 and over	250
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	819
doctor visit	1361
hospital care	38
incision and drainage	13
injections	31
inpatient care	38
minor procedures	249
phototherapy (light therapy)	546
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1655
skin procedures	1657
skin surgery	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	242

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	701
Female	954

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1602
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	700
85 and over	220
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	682

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Yates, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1987. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Meharry Medical College (1987)

Licensed In: Alabama

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$4,437 COSENTYX $3,842	XOLAIR $174	$421
AbbVie, Inc.	$3,898 Humira $3,397	Skyrizi $217	$284
Celgene Corporation	$3,259 Otezla $2,875	$384
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,701 Topicort Spray 0.25% $1,701
Amgen Inc.	$1,360 Otezla $904	Enbrel $431	$24
Other	$14,340 EUCRISA $1,959	DUPIXENT $1,570	REMICADE $1,146	Skyrizi $739	STELARA $677	Other $8,249

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$22,651
Consulting Fee	$4,750
Travel and Lodging	$1,041
Education	$305
Honoraria	$150
Other	$96

Research Payments

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD has received 62 research payments totaling $265,939.

Biography

Dr. Ruth Yates is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist in Huntsville, AL. She attended medical school at Meharry Medical College.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Yates, MD From 2012 - 2022

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