Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aaron Blackmer, P.A

Medical Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10502 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
7045421366
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1255321972 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. Blackmer 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. Blackmer

Dr. Aaron Blackmer is a medical physician assistant in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blackmer performed 4,501 Medicare services across 1,982 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blackmer received a total of $3,221 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Blackmer 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 2% volume in NC $3,221 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,501
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for medical physician assistant
1,982
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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
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.
2,079 $4 $19
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.
677 $50 $140
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.
469 $30 $142
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
296 $24 $100
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.
203 $66 $205
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
192 $53 $156
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.
136 $29 $83
Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
88 $98 $282
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
76 $1 $5
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.
62 $66 $206
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.
48 $136 $466
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.
44 $31 $78
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
33 $25 $104
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.
21 $68 $207
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.
19 $101 $328
Punch biopsy of first skin growth
A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination.
18 $75 $179
Ear tissue biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination.
16 $39 $198
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.
13 $36 $142
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.
11 $164 $467
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 ↗
$3,221
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $805/year across 4 years
Top 14% in NC for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
152
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
$2,982 (92.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$240 (7.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,289
2023
$705
2022
$833
2021
$394

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$190
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$153
ABBVIE INC.
$111
GENZYME CORPORATION
$98
Lilly USA, LLC
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$76
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$71
LEO Pharma Inc.
$61
PFIZER INC.
$60
Almirall LLC
$38
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$28
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$21
UCB, Inc.
$19
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Tempus AI, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$394
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$328
Lilly USA, LLC
$278
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$263
Amgen Inc.
$239
GENZYME CORPORATION
$233
LEO Pharma Inc.
$232
ABBVIE INC.
$207
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$206
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$195
UCB, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$84
Incyte Corporation
$78
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$74
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$56
Almirall LLC
$52
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$36
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$28
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Tempus AI, Inc
$16
Journey Medical Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 31.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AQUACEL AG+ · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Enbrel · ILUMYA · Klisyri · NAFTIN · Neuac · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · 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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
232
Per 100K population
20.5
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
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. Blackmer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NC peers, 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. Blackmer experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blackmer performed 2,079 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. Blackmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blackmer received a total of $3,221 from 23 companies across 152 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. Blackmer's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Charlotte?
Dr. Blackmer's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Blackmer) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →