Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Slack, M.D.
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Fort Pierce, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Slack from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Slack
Dr. Christopher Slack is a facial plastic surgery physician in Fort Pierce, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Slack performed 4,577 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Slack received a total of $2,953 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Slack is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$2,953 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 84369 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,577
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for facial plastic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
762 | $66 | $147 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
585 | $12 | $27 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
528 | $3 | $16 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
493 | $94 | $198 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
436 | $34 | $95 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
232 | $9 | $32 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
232 | $118 | $300 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
229 | $101 | $241 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
176 | $7 | $27 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
166 | $95 | $372 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
133 | $98 | $444 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
124 | $12 | $40 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
123 | $26 | $70 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
122 | $83 | $222 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
59 | $44 | $94 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
51 | $33 | $189 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
41 | $35 | $112 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
38 | $144 | $327 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
32 | $277 | $892 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $47 | $100 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,953
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $422/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for facial plastic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
119
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$507
2023
$270
2022
$501
2021
$320
2020
$260
2019
$696
2018
$399
Payments by company (2024)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$254
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$129
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$48
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$31
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$421
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$331
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$262
Shire North American Group Inc
$224
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$189
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$178
GENZYME CORPORATION
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$130
Stryker Corporation
$121
Optinose US, Inc.
$115
Acclarent, Inc
$114
Merz North America, Inc.
$96
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$86
OptiNose US, Inc.
$85
ALK-Abello, Inc
$83
kaleo, Inc.
$64
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$29
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
CSL Behring
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Hologic, LLC
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Aerin Medical Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Arrinex, Inc.
$14
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AUVI-Q · CINRYZE · CLARIFIX · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · Clarifix · Coblation - Sinus Wands · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · Coblation Wands · Coblator II · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · Flexitouch Plus · GLASSIA · HYQVIA · Haegarda · NUCALA · Obstructive Sleep Apnea Device or Hospital Respiratory Equipment · Otiprio · Otovel · QUVIVIQ · REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TULA · TruDi · VivAer · XEOMIN · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XYREM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Facial plastic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Slack is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Slack experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Slack performed 762 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Slack receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Slack received a total of $2,953 from 29 companies across 119 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Slack's costs compare to other facial plastic surgery physicians in Fort Pierce?
Dr. Slack's average Medicare payment per service is $52. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Slack) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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