Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Slaughter, MD
Optician · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Slaughter
Dr. Gary Slaughter is an optician specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Slaughter performed 3,596 Medicare services across 2,311 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Slaughter received a total of $81,860 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1100 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Slaughter 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 18% volume in NC
$81,860 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,596
Medicare services
Top 18% in NC for optician
2,311
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~180 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. |
875 | $4 | $37 |
| 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. |
380 | $62 | $215 |
| 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. |
281 | $77 | $205 |
| 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. |
271 | $31 | $109 |
| 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. |
268 | $90 | $317 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
219 | $57 | $221 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
194 | $16 | $36 |
| 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. |
126 | $108 | $390 |
| 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. |
97 | $34 | $96 |
| 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. |
91 | $107 | $426 |
| 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. |
85 | $36 | $110 |
| 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. |
83 | $72 | $317 |
| 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. |
69 | $75 | $233 |
| 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. |
64 | $321 | $1,149 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
57 | $285 | $518 |
| 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. |
56 | $306 | $771 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
54 | $104 | $236 |
| Skin cancer removal, face/ears/eyes/nose/lips, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The procedure involves excising a lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
48 | $122 | $486 |
| 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. |
42 | $296 | $952 |
| 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. |
41 | $111 | $305 |
| 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. |
36 | $51 | $171 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
30 | $117 | $455 |
| 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. |
25 | $219 | $545 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
24 | $563 | $1,534 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
19 | $31 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
19 | $1 | $7 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 17 | $96 | $235 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
13 | $44 | $217 |
| 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. |
12 | $111 | $373 |
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 ↗$81,860
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,694/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
1,100
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35,106 (42.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$26,376 (32.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,378 (24.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,397
2023
$9,221
2022
$9,076
2021
$10,004
2020
$3,854
2019
$13,540
2018
$30,768
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,503
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$1,029
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$718
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$498
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$446
GENZYME CORPORATION
$298
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$288
PFIZER INC.
$178
Amgen Inc.
$103
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$95
Incyte Corporation
$60
Almirall LLC
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
LEO Pharma Inc.
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$29,740
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13,375
EPI Health, LLC
$6,835
Incyte Corporation
$5,723
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$5,082
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$4,432
GENZYME CORPORATION
$3,465
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,029
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,254
Amgen Inc.
$1,230
AbbVie, Inc.
$991
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$915
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$841
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$777
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$669
LEO Pharma Inc.
$644
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$578
AbbVie Inc.
$544
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$508
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$362
Journey Medical Corporation
$280
Lilly USA, LLC
$227
UCB, Inc.
$222
Celgene Corporation
$222
ABBVIE INC.
$194
Almirall LLC
$140
DERMIRA, INC.
$123
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$97
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$74
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$67
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$30
Sandoz Inc.
$27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$20
Organogenesis Inc.
$15
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 61.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · BRYHALI · Bensal HP · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Ceracade · Cimzia · Clindacin ETZ · Clindacin P · Clodan · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · Erivedge · Genadur · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · KERYDIN · Ketodan · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · LOCOID · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · NAFTIN · Neo-Synalar · Neo-Synalar Cream · Neuac · Neuac Gel · Neuac Kit · Nicadan · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PICATO · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOLODYN · SOOLANTRA · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · Sumadan Wash · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · Tovet (emollient formulation) · Tremfya · VTAMA · Veregen · WYNZORA
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 →
The majority of payments (43%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optician in NC.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
190
Per 100K population
16.8
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Slaughter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Slaughter experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Slaughter performed 875 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. Slaughter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Slaughter received a total of $81,860 from 40 companies across 1,100 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. Slaughter's costs compare to other opticians in Charlotte?
Dr. Slaughter's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Slaughter) 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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