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Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Duke University School of Medicine (1978)

3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD is a dermatologist in Durham, NC specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.

Office Locations

1920 Front Street
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 383-6696

(919) 353-5829

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Duke Health

3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

intralesional injection

skin incision and drainage

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), intralesional injection, and skin incision and drainage 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 Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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

By Affordability:

skin lesion destruction

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) 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. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	49
diagnostic procedures	565
doctor visit	624
incision and drainage	49
injections	29
minor procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1858
skin procedures	1858
skin surgery	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	37
diagnostic procedures	605
doctor visit	602
incision and drainage	37
injections	32
minor procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1987
skin procedures	1987
skin surgery	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1066
Female	970

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1926
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1029
From 75 to 84	638
85 and over	283
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
diagnostic procedures	498
doctor visit	487
incision and drainage	42
injections	31
minor procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1766
skin procedures	1766
skin surgery	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	983
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1685
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	850
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	285
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	618
doctor visit	458
incision and drainage	15
injections	39
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1850
skin procedures	1850
skin surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1896
Female	1676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3388
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1756
From 75 to 84	1154
85 and over	530
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
diagnostic procedures	618
doctor visit	435
incision and drainage	42
injections	29
minor procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1902
skin procedures	1902
skin surgery	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	955
Female	835

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1693
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	895
From 75 to 84	577
85 and over	262
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	45
diagnostic procedures	511
doctor visit	361
incision and drainage	45
injections	45
minor procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2073
skin procedures	2073
skin surgery	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	968
Female	769

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1628
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	840
From 75 to 84	595
85 and over	254
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	35
diagnostic procedures	511
doctor visit	368
incision and drainage	35
injections	42
minor procedures	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2150
skin procedures	2150
skin surgery	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	937
Female	742

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1580
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	818
From 75 to 84	595
85 and over	223
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	39
doctor visit	399
incision and drainage	39
injections	36
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2210
skin procedures	2210
skin surgery	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	928
Female	769

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1607
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	834
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	228
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
doctor visit	270
incision and drainage	42
minor procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2071
skin procedures	2071
skin surgery	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	814
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	702
From 75 to 84	556
85 and over	173
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
doctor visit	1399
incision and drainage	34
minor procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2044
skin procedures	2044
skin surgery	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1465
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	213
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	22
doctor visit	1850
incision and drainage	22
injections	41
minor procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1954
skin procedures	1954
skin surgery	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	859
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1445
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	212
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD treated as a dermatologist in Durham, NC were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

abscess drainage	36
diagnostic procedures	560
doctor visit	659
incision and drainage	36
injections	36
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1987
skin procedures	1987
skin surgery	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	932
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1617
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	592
85 and over	242
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	831

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (1982)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Garrett Schell Bressler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$590 Humira $590
AbbVie Inc.	$310 Skyrizi $162	Rinvoq $87	Humira $49	$11
Amgen Inc.	$216 Enbrel $216
GENZYME CORPORATION	$203 DUPIXENT $203
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$199 STELARA $100	Tremfya $72	SIMPONI $28
Other	$828 DUPIXENT $162	ILUMYA $144	COSENTYX $107	EUCRISA $71	ENSTILAR $42	Other $301

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,175
Education	$172

Biography

Dr. Garrett Bressler's specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Bressler's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He is affiliated with Duke Health.

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