Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Finley, D.O.

Surgery · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21260 OLEAN BLVD STE 200, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
9412359361
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1720414527 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. Finley 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. Finley

Dr. Christopher Finley is a surgery specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Finley performed 748 Medicare services across 623 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Finley received a total of $2,217 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Finley 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in FL $2,217 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Osteopathic Physician 15355 Clear March 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
748
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for surgery
623
Unique beneficiaries
$148
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~62 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 (20-29 min) 196 $67 $153
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 156 $119 $358
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 103 $94 $220
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy 85 $76 $623
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 42 $90 $225
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 32 $100 $300
Colonoscopy with biopsy 31 $154 $950
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 22 $211 $1,127
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope 19 $1,435 $6,715
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 16 $367 $1,552
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 16 $183 $799
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 16 $183 $799
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal 14 $501 $2,750
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 ↗
$2,217
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $369/year across 6 years
Bottom 47% in FL for surgery
23
Companies
40
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
$2,217 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$142
2023
$1,233
2022
$229
2021
$115
2019
$194
2018
$304

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$969
DAVOL INC.
$405
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Ethicon US, LLC
$70
Lexington Medical, Inc.
$66
Covidien LP
$64
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$62
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$52
Kerecis Limited
$45
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$43
Davol Inc.
$35
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
Shire North American Group Inc
$29
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
Teleflex LLC
$24
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$23
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$23
CONMED Corporation
$21
TELA Bio, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Stryker Corporation
$18
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$18
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · APONVIE · Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH · Endopath Xcel · GATTEX · General - EndoChoice · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Phasix · RELTONE 200 MG · Resolution 360 ULTRA Clip · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · SUTAB · Saxenda · Titan SGS Standard Gastric Stapler · VENTRALIGHT · Ventralight ST · Wegovy · XENMATRIX
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 $296 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
15.9
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
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. Finley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Finley experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Finley performed 196 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Finley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Finley received a total of $2,217 from 23 companies across 40 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. Finley's costs compare to other surgerists in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Finley's average Medicare payment per service is $148. 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. Finley) 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 →