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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Spock, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
600 VILLAGE SQUARE XING, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
5616949493
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1679705677 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Spock 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. Spock

Dr. Christopher Spock is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spock performed 4,657 Medicare services across 3,128 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spock received a total of $4,991 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 264 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Spock 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 42% volume in FL$ $4,991 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,657
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
3,128
Unique beneficiaries
$169
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~291 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14894$5$14
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks680$493$1,466
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)646$62$193
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks418$330$887
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1373$35$144
Skin biopsy, tangential325$69$218
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14192$86$242
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks186$460$1,374
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth175$41$109
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)162$93$274
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm130$201$1,031
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths93$126$363
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm84$196$926
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)75$42$122
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks56$322$846
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm31$125$387
New patient office visit (30-44 min)25$76$247
Biopsy of ear17$56$204
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm16$183$846
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm15$188$866
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess14$87$271
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less14$108$286
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm13$192$932
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less12$643$1,697
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less11$836$2,188
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,991
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $713/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
28
Companies
264
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,991 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$521
2023
$633
2022
$800
2021
$475
2020
$493
2019
$1,103
2018
$966

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$694
AbbVie, Inc.
$676
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$477
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$456
ABBVIE INC.
$433
Lilly USA, LLC
$348
Amgen Inc.
$260
GENZYME CORPORATION
$245
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$229
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$190
Incyte Corporation
$169
PFIZER INC.
$112
LEO Pharma Inc.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
Almirall LLC
$67
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$66
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$60
Organogenesis Inc.
$60
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
Merz North America, Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
UCB, Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$20
Journey Medical Corporation
$18
EPI Health, LLC
$5
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · BLU-U · BOTOX · Bensal HP · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · NOVACHOR · NUZYRA · ONEXTON · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Puraply · REMICADE · RETIN-A · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $107 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Spock is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 years of practice experience.

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. Spock experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spock performed 894 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Spock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Spock received a total of $4,991 from 28 companies across 264 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. Spock's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Spock's average Medicare payment per service is $169. 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. Spock) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →