Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Connors, M.D.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Dr. James Connors is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in St Petersburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Connors performed 5,340 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Connors received a total of $28,413 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 325 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.
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✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 39% volume in FL
$28,413 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,340
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$138
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. |
1,030 | $63 | $221 |
| 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. |
769 | $91 | $311 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
480 | $475 | $1,642 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
335 | $58 | $244 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 305 | $318 | $994 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
266 | $31 | $163 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
235 | $39 | $121 |
| Additional surgical pathology tissue block This code covers the pathology examination of each additional tissue block processed during surgery. It is billed for each extra specimen block analyzed beyond the initial one. |
137 | $42 | $130 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
134 | $430 | $1,539 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
132 | $83 | $332 |
| Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure. |
130 | $78 | $244 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
129 | $202 | $1,152 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
125 | $5 | $15 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
104 | $68 | $274 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
90 | $2 | $11 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
82 | $74 | $296 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
72 | $81 | $356 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
72 | $46 | $202 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
62 | $304 | $948 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
59 | $25 | $138 |
| 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. |
53 | $124 | $410 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
45 | $247 | $1,037 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
44 | $49 | $234 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
36 | $187 | $740 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
31 | $134 | $760 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
31 | $117 | $433 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
26 | $88 | $331 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
24 | $166 | $1,042 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
23 | $157 | $681 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
22 | $253 | $965 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
22 | $113 | $439 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
21 | $61 | $283 |
| 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. |
21 | $87 | $275 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
20 | $152 | $948 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
19 | $106 | $404 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
18 | $604 | $1,884 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
17 | $101 | $313 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
17 | $195 | $1,220 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
16 | $119 | $597 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth on trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that is 0.5 centimeters or smaller in size. |
16 | $44 | $243 |
| Shaving of skin growth, more than 2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface with a blade. This procedure is performed on the body, arms, or legs when the growth exceeds 2.0 centimeters. |
15 | $103 | $370 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
15 | $67 | $299 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
15 | $162 | $641 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
14 | $50 | $246 |
| Destruction of small cancerous skin growth on face or mouth This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring 0.5 centimeters or less located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
11 | $90 | $339 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
15.6% medium
83.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,413
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,059/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
325
Payment records
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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
$1,180
2023
$855
2022
$922
2021
$669
2020
$452
2019
$9,392
2018
$14,944
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$136
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$105
Lilly USA, LLC
$88
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$60
GENZYME CORPORATION
$56
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Almirall LLC
$32
Kerecis Limited
$30
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 54.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23,306
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,033
Amgen Inc.
$523
GENZYME CORPORATION
$373
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$319
LEO Pharma Inc.
$297
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$280
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$280
AbbVie Inc.
$229
Celgene Corporation
$206
ABBVIE INC.
$198
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$164
PFIZER INC.
$138
Lilly USA, LLC
$138
Organogenesis Inc.
$135
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
AbbVie, Inc.
$98
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$95
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Kerecis Limited
$79
Almirall LLC
$77
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$62
Incyte Corporation
$50
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$37
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$21
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$20
Biofrontera Inc.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$15
Sandoz Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ALTRENO · Ameluz · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · BRYHALI · COSENTYX · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EFUDEX · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · JUBLIA · JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE · KERYDIN · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · NUZYRA · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · PICATO · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Zoryve
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Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Connors is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Connors experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Connors performed 1,030 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. Connors receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Connors received a total of $28,413 from 31 companies across 325 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. Connors's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in St Petersburg?
Dr. Connors's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Connors) 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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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.
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