Byron Slaton, MD
NPI 1770692527 · Nephrology Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Byron Slaton, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1770692527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770692527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301099551 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,051 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 155 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $117 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 129 | $46 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 97 | $1,079 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 96 | $332 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 91 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 79 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 61 | 20 |
| Calcium Acetate | 43 | 15 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 39 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 | 14 |
| Torsemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$335 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2021-10-29
- Certified
- 2021-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Byron Slaton's NPI number?
- Byron Slaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770692527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Byron Slaton's specialty?
- Byron Slaton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Byron Slaton located?
- Byron Slaton's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1267.
- What is Byron Slaton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Byron Slaton is (616) 752-6235.
- Does Byron Slaton accept Medicare?
- Byron Slaton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Byron Slaton's NPI active?
- Yes — Byron Slaton's NPI (1770692527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.