This Medicare trend analysis examined the volume and distribution of radiotherapy performed by dermatologists from 2016 to 2021. The data revealed significant growth in dermatologist-administered radiation therapy, raising questions about appropriate utilization and the role of dermatologists in radiation-based skin cancer treatment.

Dermatologist-administered radiation therapy for skin cancer has increased substantially in recent years.

The growth in office-based radiation by dermatologists warrants scrutiny regarding appropriate patient selection and quality assurance.