Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bruce Lipskind, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
316 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34205
9417482277
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1093791287 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lipskind from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lipskind

Dr. Bruce Lipskind is a cardiovascular disease in Bradenton, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lipskind performed 3,713 Medicare services across 2,701 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lipskind received a total of $1,278 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lipskind is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 32% volume in FL$ $1,278 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,713
Medicare services
Top 32% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,701
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~186 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
EKG interpretation and report937$6$74
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)810$90$234
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity559$64$151
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead491$11$42
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity154$103$270
Echocardiogram, transthoracic144$139$542
Outpatient heart rehabilitation with electrocardiogram (ecg) monitoring, quality health care professional services96$19$50
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect76$87$603
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician73$11$29
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician68$16$43
New patient office visit (45-59 min)64$121$330
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days39$24$60
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system37$60$145
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days28$29$107
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)27$130$334
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report21$85$260
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function19$2$6
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician17$51$177
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers16$14$36
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat13$87$221
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional12$20$51
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional12$15$46
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.
7.6% high complexity
6.9% medium
85.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,278
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $183/year across 7 years
Bottom 30% in FL for cardiovascular disease
14
Companies
41
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,278 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$329
2023
$169
2022
$42
2021
$223
2020
$94
2019
$67
2018
$355

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$310
Inari Medical, Inc.
$193
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$148
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$129
BIOTRONIK INC.
$112
Boston Scientific Corporation
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Philips North America LLC
$50
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · (CK7) Extended Holter · ACCOLADE SR · AMVIA EDGE · Assurity Pacemaker · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CARTO 3 · CRT Leads · CardioMEMS HF System · Connectivity and Remote care · ELIQUIS · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PASCAL · PRALUENT · RESONATE · S · XARELTO
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $34 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
100
Per 100K population
24.0
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
4.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lipskind is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lipskind experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lipskind performed 937 ekg interpretation and report 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. Lipskind receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lipskind received a total of $1,278 from 14 companies across 41 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. Lipskind's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Bradenton?
Dr. Lipskind's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Lipskind) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →