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- 330 E Beltline Ave Ne, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
About Dr. Slaton
Byron T. Slaton, MD practices nephrology in Grand Rapids, MI. Byron is a 2006 graduate of University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Medicare claims data shows Byron provided 9,101 services to 885 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770692527.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (616) 752-6235
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
330 E BELTLINE AVE NE SUITE 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,101 services · 885 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
97 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
29 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
21 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
17 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg | Procedure | 36005 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
74 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
23 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
129 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Grand Rapids 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Slaton specialize in?
Dr. Slaton is a kidney specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Slaton located?
Dr. Slaton is listed at 330 E Beltline Ave Ne Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Slaton's phone number?
The number on file is (616) 752-6235. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Slaton?
Dr. Slaton's National Provider Identifier is 1770692527. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Slaton go to medical school?
Dr. Slaton attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Slaton have?
Dr. Slaton has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Slaton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Slaton performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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