Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kipp Slicker, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Rome, 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. Slicker
Dr. Kipp Slicker is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Rome, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Slicker performed 3,113 Medicare services across 2,564 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Slicker received a total of $6,629 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Slicker 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 28% volume in GA
$6,629 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,113
Medicare services
Top 28% in GA for cardiovascular disease
2,564
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~183 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. |
547 | $83 | $263 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
504 | $6 | $25 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
378 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
216 | $61 | $172 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
198 | $51 | $202 |
| 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. |
129 | $131 | $373 |
| 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. |
118 | $10 | $40 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
111 | $15 | $80 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
109 | $10 | $86 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
104 | $55 | $502 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 102 | $185 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
89 | $109 | $371 |
| 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. |
72 | $46 | $132 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
46 | $395 | $2,473 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
46 | $19 | $122 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
46 | $2 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
38 | $8 | $15 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
33 | $8 | $50 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
25 | $6 | $22 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
23 | $82 | $425 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
22 | $79 | $460 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
22 | $14 | $123 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
19 | $39 | $109 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
19 | $167 | $607 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $215 | $1,216 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
15 | $13 | $70 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
15 | $7 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
14 | $12 | $81 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
14 | $62 | $158 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $65 | $255 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $92 | $267 |
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.
13.1% high complexity
14.1% medium
72.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $947/year across 7 years
Top 30% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
385
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
$5,150 (77.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,480 (22.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,313
2023
$862
2022
$867
2021
$734
2020
$2,062
2019
$428
2018
$363
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$320
Medtronic, Inc.
$272
Boston Scientific Corporation
$217
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$195
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$48
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$46
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$1,530
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,433
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,129
Medtronic, Inc.
$601
Abbott Laboratories
$369
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$305
Boston Scientific Corporation
$257
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$178
ABIOMED
$177
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$95
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$85
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$78
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$65
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$60
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$52
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 61.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUPHORA · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRANGIO · Impella · Inpefa · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LifeVest · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · ONYX 18 · ONYX FRONTIER · OPTOWIRE · Onyx · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · RESOLUTE ONYX · Resolute · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave C2+ Coronary · TELESCOPE · Tandem Life Kit · Telescope · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra CSS · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Slicker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Slicker experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Slicker performed 547 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. Slicker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Slicker received a total of $6,629 from 24 companies across 385 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. Slicker's costs compare to other cardiologists in Rome?
Dr. Slicker's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Slicker) 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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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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