Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Howard Slemons, D.O.
Family Medicine · Hubbard, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Slemons
Dr. Howard Slemons is a family medicine specialist in Hubbard, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Slemons performed 1,580 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Slemons received a total of $6,595 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 458 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.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Slemons 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 11% volume in OH
$6,595 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,580
Medicare services
Top 11% in OH for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$76
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 (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. |
642 | $80 | $334 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
332 | $122 | $344 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
120 | $4 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
107 | $29 | $82 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
102 | $74 | $183 |
| 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. |
81 | $48 | $224 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
58 | $12 | $69 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 26 | $17 | $57 |
| Annual depression screening | 26 | $17 | $57 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
22 | $157 | $508 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $185 | $776 |
| 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. |
13 | $6 | $71 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
13 | $154 | $574 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $114 | $448 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $158 | $447 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $942/year across 7 years
Top 10% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
458
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$723
2023
$1,038
2022
$857
2021
$1,046
2020
$893
2019
$1,083
2018
$956
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$153
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$112
Novo Nordisk Inc
$85
Amgen Inc.
$48
PFIZER INC.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$936
Novo Nordisk Inc
$793
Amgen Inc.
$749
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$575
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$471
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$417
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$353
AbbVie Inc.
$247
ABBVIE INC.
$246
Lilly USA, LLC
$185
AbbVie, Inc.
$147
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$134
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$120
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$105
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$104
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$75
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Allergan Inc.
$60
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$41
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$35
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$33
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$15
LifeScan, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Biogen, Inc.
$12
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
312
County median income
$55,088
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL
3.5 mi
3.5 mi
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. Slemons is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in OH), with 19 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. Slemons experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Slemons performed 642 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Slemons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Slemons received a total of $6,595 from 43 companies across 458 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. Slemons's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Hubbard?
Dr. Slemons's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Slemons) 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.
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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