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Dr. Joel E. Max, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

101 W Ridgely Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

(410) 561-1960

Dr. Joel E. Max, MD is a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Joel E. Max, MD is affiliated with GBMC Healthcare and ROBINSON AND MAX DERMATOLOGY P.A..

Office Locations

101 W Ridgely Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

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101 W Ridgely Road Suite 4b
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

(410) 561-1960

(410) 560-3497

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, 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. Joel E. Max, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

By Affordability:

Goeckerman therapy

intralesional injection

lab tests

phototherapy

ultraviolet B phototherapy

UVB therapy with emollient

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Joel E. Max, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for Goeckerman therapy (coal tar with UVB phototherapy), intralesional injection, lab tests, phototherapy (light therapy), ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy, and UVB therapy with emollient (e.g. mineral oil) 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. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	323
doctor visit	1907
ear procedures	23
injections	55
lab tests	55
phototherapy (light therapy)	847
plastic surgery procedures	40
reconstructive surgery	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2051
skin procedures	2051
tissue transfer	40
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	283
doctor visit	1976
ear procedures	23
injections	49
lab tests	43
phototherapy (light therapy)	488
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2097
skin procedures	2097
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1189
Female	1142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2264
Black	18
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	947
From 75 to 84	811
85 and over	479
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	289
doctor visit	2077
ear procedures	26
injections	60
lab tests	24
phototherapy (light therapy)	672
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2373
skin procedures	2373
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1282
Female	1188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2383
Black	22
Hispanic	11
Asian	13
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1060
From 75 to 84	815
85 and over	495
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	3066
ear procedures	23
injections	81
lab tests	44
phototherapy (light therapy)	955
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2464
skin procedures	2464
tissue transfer	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2614
Female	2630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5052
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2182
From 75 to 84	1792
85 and over	1026
Less than 65	244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	3264
ear procedures	16
injections	81
lab tests	38
phototherapy (light therapy)	1274
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2334
skin procedures	2334
skin surgery	19
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1440
Female	1288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2621
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1176
From 75 to 84	924
85 and over	513
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	3268
ear procedures	20
injections	73
lab tests	18
phototherapy (light therapy)	1088
plastic surgery procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2362
skin procedures	2362
tissue transfer	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1423
Female	1264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2566
Black	25
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1177
From 75 to 84	970
85 and over	456
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	3307
ear procedures	14
injections	74
lab tests	39
phototherapy (light therapy)	1212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2295
skin procedures	2295
skin surgery	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1395
Female	1234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2514
Black	20
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1104
From 75 to 84	979
85 and over	456
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	3006
ear procedures	15
injections	79
lab tests	19
phototherapy (light therapy)	1212
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2316
skin procedures	2316
skin surgery	24
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1391
Female	1170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2446
Black	18
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1019
From 75 to 84	997
85 and over	449
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2286
injections	52
lab tests	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	544
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1832
skin procedures	1832
skin surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1156
Female	947

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2002
Black	20
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	851
From 75 to 84	855
85 and over	329
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2229
ear procedures	13
injections	61
lab tests	19
phototherapy (light therapy)	333
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1835
skin procedures	1835

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1150
Female	938

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1993
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	831
From 75 to 84	858
85 and over	337
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	2172
ear procedures	20
injections	65
lab tests	30
phototherapy (light therapy)	395
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1867
skin procedures	1867

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1138
Female	921

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1945
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	73
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	864
85 and over	334
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel E. Max, MD treated as a dermatologist in Lutherville Timonium, MD were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	2596
ear procedures	19
injections	66
lab tests	30
phototherapy (light therapy)	820
plastic surgery procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2166
skin procedures	2166
skin surgery	18
tissue transfer	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	1156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	2344
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	57

**Age**
75 to 84	896
85 and over	443
Less than 65	91
65 to 74	1014

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel E. Max, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joel E. Max, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel E. Max, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GBMC Healthcare

ROBINSON AND MAX DERMATOLOGY P.A.

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel E. Max, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel E. Max, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lutherville Timonium, MD.

2.33

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$676 COSENTYX $676
Pfizer Inc.	$562 EUCRISA $487	CIBINQO $37	LITFULO $22	PAXLOVID $16
Celgene Corporation	$302 Otezla $302
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$292 Tremfya $257	STELARA $35
AbbVie, Inc.	$237 Humira $199	Skyrizi $14	$24
Other	$1,671 DUPIXENT $282	XOLEGEL GEL 2percent $107	SILIQ $98	Topicort Spray $85	ILUMYA $78	Other $1,020

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,221
Education	$355
Gift	$163

Biography

Dr. Joel Max is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a graduate of Henry Ford Hospital's residency program. Patient reviews placed Dr. Max at an average of 2.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with GBMC Healthcare.