Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Vickery, MD
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Evans, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vickery
Dr. Christopher Vickery is a facial plastic surgery physician in Evans, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vickery performed 8,438 Medicare services across 3,047 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vickery received a total of $1,545 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in facial plastic 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. Vickery 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 in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in GA
$1,545 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,438
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for facial plastic surgery physician
3,047
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,181 | $10 | $41 |
| 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. |
1,014 | $3 | $20 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
650 | $6 | $25 |
| 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. |
553 | $84 | $275 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
522 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
509 | $57 | $183 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
313 | $32 | $125 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
268 | $11 | $50 |
| 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. |
181 | $35 | $115 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
170 | $19 | $158 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
164 | $6 | $37 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
158 | $1 | $8 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
81 | $93 | $360 |
| 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. |
80 | $73 | $285 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
73 | $22 | $92 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
65 | $17 | $75 |
| 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. |
62 | $106 | $410 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
60 | $89 | $325 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
58 | $36 | $125 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
47 | $88 | $827 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
36 | $131 | $499 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
33 | $9 | $67 |
| 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. |
29 | $30 | $53 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
28 | $39 | $210 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
27 | $128 | $683 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
20 | $14 | $150 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 17 | $75 | $460 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
14 | $67 | $425 |
| 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. |
14 | $21 | $120 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing complex programming for a cranial nerve stimulator. |
11 | $40 | $125 |
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 ↗$1,545
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $221/year across 7 years
Top 27% in GA for facial plastic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
62
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
$1,545 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$149
2023
$252
2022
$227
2021
$102
2020
$117
2019
$359
2018
$339
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Acclarent, Inc
$405
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$331
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$189
Optinose US, Inc.
$110
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$108
OptiNose US, Inc.
$102
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$86
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$66
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$53
Stryker Corporation
$28
kaleo, Inc.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Kaleo, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · FASENRA · NUCALA · Otovel · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · Relieva Tract · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · SUNOSI · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · Xhance · Xolair
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.
Geographic Context
Facial plastic surgery physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$96,122
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
7.9 mi
7.9 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Vickery is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vickery experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vickery performed 3,181 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Vickery receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vickery received a total of $1,545 from 14 companies across 62 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. Vickery's costs compare to other facial plastic surgery physicians in Evans?
Dr. Vickery's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Vickery) 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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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.
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