Active NPI 1174507693 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gregory S Slappey , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Carrollton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gregory Slappey, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Carrollton, GA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Slappey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 150 CLINIC AVE.

Dr. Slappey is affiliated with Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 Clinic Ave
Suite 101

Carrollton, GA 301174401

Telephone 7708340873

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Carrollton Ear, Nose And Throat, P.c. Facility NPI 1760410401

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Carrollton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs -0.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 34.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Carrollton, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Slappey (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Carrollton Specialty Average (34.8 Years) 34.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	16,341	136	$0.50	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	469	303	$206.88	$83.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	205	164	$191.63	$64.88
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	132	91	$150.00	$29.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	123	69	$102.83	$36.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	99	89	$165.68	$41.55
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	85	63	$20.00	$9.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	71	$263.97	$118.39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	49	$100.87	$31.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	42	40	$5733.00	$1171.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$305.00	$104.28
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	32	19	$116.88	$31.58
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	29	28	$1500.00	$134.12
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	27	$116.00	$34.42
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	28	28	$108.00	$25.95
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	28	26	$1500.00	$117.08
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	20	20	$1500.00	$118.65
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$103.00	$30.52
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$5733.00	$1218.89
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	17	16	$147.00	$45.93
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$220.00	$36.81
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$110.00	$35.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	405	285	$187.81	$83.52
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	322	192	$20.00	$11.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	203	152	$187.17	$62.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	113	103	$167.29	$41.79
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	107	81	$150.00	$29.65
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	97	67	$103.05	$35.93
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	59	50	$11.00	$7.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	46	$100.83	$31.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	39	$235.00	$119.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	39	$5733.00	$1222.58
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	35	33	$108.00	$26.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$215.00	$103.71
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	31	$116.00	$36.27
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	28	$1500.00	$129.12
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	23	23	$1500.00	$111.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$314.00	$150.70
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$5733.00	$1223.75
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	16	$114.44	$31.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$375.65	$124.57
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	15	13	$1500.00	$129.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$110.00	$33.39
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	13	13	$67.85	$0.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	356	257	$174.72	$85.17
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	313	179	$20.00	$10.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	188	143	$184.12	$64.21
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	116	107	$167.76	$42.28
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	113	83	$148.68	$29.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	82	67	$102.00	$37.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	72	$232.89	$121.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	44	$99.00	$30.72
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	44	42	$116.00	$35.97
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	43	41	$1500.00	$129.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$214.73	$104.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	39	36	$11.00	$6.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	34	$5733.00	$1232.17
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	36	36	$108.00	$26.00
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	27	27	$1500.00	$111.13
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	18	$93.33	$34.02
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	26	21	$106.96	$31.90
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	24	$5733.00	$1187.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$314.00	$154.10
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	18	17	$1500.00	$129.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$358.00	$129.34
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	11	$149.69	$54.75
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$84.00	$25.75
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$110.00	$36.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	370	272	$148.78	$87.05
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	342	188	$20.12	$10.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	195	149	$185.77	$64.20
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	128	122	$158.92	$42.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	106	79	$103.92	$36.60
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	102	73	$150.00	$29.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$215.00	$106.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	61	$215.32	$122.11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	45	$97.92	$30.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	42	39	$11.00	$5.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	40	38	$5733.00	$1223.84
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	38	$116.00	$36.85
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	30	29	$108.00	$26.45
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	25	25	$1500.00	$122.13
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	19	$92.00	$32.85
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	24	24	$1500.00	$143.24
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	20	15	$87.00	$31.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	12	$82.89	$28.59
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$109.06	$29.01
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	13	$110.00	$36.53
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	14	14	$1500.00	$143.46
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$5733.00	$1260.96
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	13	$149.69	$48.87
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$92.00	$33.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$314.00	$151.83
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$220.00	$38.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	469	316	$125.00	$71.92
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	372	211	$20.00	$11.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	210	163	$184.00	$63.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	133	99	$103.53	$36.00
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	133	116	$145.84	$40.61
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	105	77	$150.00	$29.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	66	$195.00	$104.51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	60	$100.89	$30.26
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	55	$11.00	$6.04
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	50	50	$116.00	$35.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$215.00	$103.82
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	44	43	$108.00	$28.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	39	$5733.00	$1354.76
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	29	$1500.00	$140.70
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	26	25	$1500.00	$145.98
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	26	21	$139.00	$48.32
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	26	21	$103.00	$30.41
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	22	$92.00	$31.03
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	25	25	$1500.00	$128.99
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$5733.00	$1361.00
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$264.00	$95.29
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$110.00	$35.46
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$84.00	$26.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$75.00	$43.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$314.00	$160.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	469	344	$125.00	$70.71
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	386	199	$20.00	$11.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	210	155	$188.60	$59.68
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	177	123	$104.31	$33.81
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	160	106	$143.81	$27.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	154	142	$149.91	$38.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	59	$195.00	$105.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	65	49	$100.52	$27.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$215.00	$102.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	45	$5733.00	$1341.10
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	44	43	$1500.00	$141.35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	36	31	$11.00	$6.30
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	34	34	$116.00	$33.24
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	31	30	$108.00	$34.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$75.00	$43.08
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	26	$5733.00	$1364.71
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	24	22	$139.00	$47.79
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	22	19	$200.00	$32.59
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	19	19	$1500.00	$141.97
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	14	$92.00	$31.14
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$264.00	$100.66
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	15	$108.72	$27.58
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	16	15	$1500.00	$124.68
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$110.00	$34.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	411	314	$125.00	$66.74
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	377	206	$17.75	$12.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	211	168	$191.52	$59.15
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	181	139	$103.69	$31.81
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	140	126	$159.80	$36.91
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	138	106	$146.06	$25.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	58	$195.00	$98.94
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	49	$5733.00	$1303.65
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	44	42	$113.36	$30.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$215.00	$97.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	37	$106.24	$26.38
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	36	33	$11.00	$6.49
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	35	31	$1500.00	$144.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	33	$358.00	$127.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	29	$73.60	$40.30
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	29	27	$5634.17	$1267.18
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	27	27	$108.00	$32.02
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	24	22	$1500.00	$142.12
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	22	21	$210.00	$32.14
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$96.84	$27.18
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	15	$84.00	$27.35
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	16	16	$1500.00	$123.13
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	11	$87.00	$28.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$314.00	$154.01
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	11	$139.00	$46.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	415	324	$124.90	$64.82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	383	207	$17.00	$10.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	221	173	$182.12	$56.58
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	187	105	$112.11	$19.24
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	154	118	$100.25	$30.46
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	142	116	$157.55	$44.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	83	$195.00	$95.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$214.82	$92.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	48	$97.10	$24.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	47	$5637.44	$1183.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	47	46	$358.00	$126.04
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	44	38	$11.00	$5.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	37	$68.00	$38.74
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	35	$109.89	$28.22
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	37	35	$105.08	$29.22
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	32	32	$1500.00	$141.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	31	$5733.00	$1260.31
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	27	18	$74.67	$24.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	14	$70.58	$22.06
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	24	24	$1500.00	$123.61
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	23	21	$1500.00	$131.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	13	$83.24	$20.47
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	17	$110.00	$28.82
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	14	12	$87.00	$25.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$314.00	$149.84
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	12	11	$139.00	$46.00
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$99.67	$29.19
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$111.58	$27.45
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$3122.00	$431.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 038964

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000799521A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic Pc

150 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, GA 301174498

Phone: 7708340873

Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic Pc

150 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, GA 301174402

Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic Pc

1124 N Park St, Carrollton, GA 301172282

Phone: 7708340873

Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic Pc

150 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, GA 301174401

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

27 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2013

Registered at 150 CLINIC AVE, SUITE 101, CARROLLTON, GA 301174401 (Tel: 7708340873)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2013

Registered at 150 CLINIC AVE, SUITE 101, CARROLLTON, GA 301174401 (Tel: 7708340873)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2013

Recorded as GREGORY SLAPPEY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #038964 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174507693

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 30, 2005

Last Update: June 24, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

150 Clinic Ave, Suite 101

Carrollton, GA 301174401

Phone: 7708340873

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