Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Boyes, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Boyes
Dr. Christopher Boyes is a vascular surgery physician in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boyes performed 3,881 Medicare services across 2,313 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boyes received a total of $88,888 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 376 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Boyes is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$88,888 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 | 135410 | 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
Medicare Utilization ↗3,881
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for vascular surgery physician
2,313
Unique beneficiaries
$333
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~259 Medicare services per year of practice
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 (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. |
729 | $97 | $341 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
721 | $95 | $378 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
551 | $1,055 | $4,812 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 323 | $172 | $656 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
314 | $149 | $610 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
189 | $190 | $801 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
141 | $142 | $630 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
129 | $98 | $471 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
108 | $1,342 | $6,400 |
| 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. |
104 | $125 | $521 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
101 | $134 | $593 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
78 | $140 | $642 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
63 | $57 | $270 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
35 | $885 | $4,527 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
33 | $63 | $231 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
31 | $101 | $491 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
29 | $31 | $106 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $137 | $459 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
28 | $41 | $159 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
27 | $104 | $419 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
27 | $125 | $535 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
25 | $377 | $2,827 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
21 | $139 | $4,741 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
16 | $852 | $2,589 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
15 | $9,052 | $42,447 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
14 | $262 | $7,706 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
4.6% high complexity
58.6% medium
36.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$88,888
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,698/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for vascular surgery physician
32
Companies
376
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55,414 (62.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$27,110 (30.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,363 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,499
2023
$5,714
2022
$3,623
2021
$4,274
2020
$22,891
2019
$16,044
2018
$34,842
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$45,275
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18,274
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$6,596
Cook Medical LLC
$4,899
Endologix LLC
$2,697
Cook Incorporated
$2,431
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,122
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,662
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,648
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$543
Bolton Medical Inc
$483
Medtronic, Inc.
$453
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$263
Atrium Medical Corporation
$199
Abbott Laboratories
$188
CVRx, Inc.
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
EKOS Corporation
$139
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$137
Endologix, LLC
$126
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$114
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$104
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$57
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$53
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$35
CORDIS US CORP.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$14
Sirtex Medical Inc
$7
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endovascular Systems ATK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (5044) MCOT · (6371) Laser CVX300 · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (6577) Visions 014 · (6582) Visions 035 · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9284) Stellarex · 6MMX22MMX120CM · ADVANCE · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Apollo · Artemis · Barostim Neo System · CLOSUREFAST · COOK · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ACCESSORIES · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · COOK MEDICAL IAA · COOK MEDICAL STENTS · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · ClosureFast · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Aortic Intervention · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLIXENE · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafts · HawkOne · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo · Indigo System · JETSTREAM · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · MANTA · MYNXGRIP · Mitra Clip system · NEFF · PEEL-AWAY · PERIPHERAL VASCULAR · PROCOL · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Philips Consumables · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Relay Plus · SilverHawk · THERAPIES · TORCON NB · Torcon NB · VARITHENA · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · Zilver PTX · Zilver Vena · iCAST
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for vascular surgery physician in FL.
Equivalent to $2,290 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Boyes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Boyes experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boyes performed 729 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Boyes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boyes received a total of $88,888 from 32 companies across 376 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Boyes's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Boyes's average Medicare payment per service is $333. 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. Boyes) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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