Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Lipman, MD

Radiation Oncology · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8340 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton, FL 34202
9417823053
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1194778209 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. Lipman 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. Lipman

Dr. Steven Lipman is a radiation oncology specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lipman performed 2,885 Medicare services across 2,676 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lipman received a total of $320 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Lipman 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 50% volume in FL $320 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,885
Medicare services
Top 50% in FL for radiation oncology
2,676
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~152 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 631 $7 $40
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 361 $67 $894
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 293 $65 $835
CT scan of chest, without contrast 212 $40 $425
Chest X-ray, 2 views 175 $8 $42
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 144 $67 $707
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 101 $26 $151
Ct scan of leg without contrast 91 $37 $402
Ct scan of chest with contrast 77 $42 $460
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 54 $7 $22
Knee X-ray, 3 views 45 $7 $53
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 41 $78 $693
3d radiographic procedure 41 $7 $74
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 39 $31 $314
Ct scan of arm without contrast 34 $37 $402
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 34 $20 $146
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 33 $9 $43
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 32 $6 $49
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 32 $28 $174
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 30 $76 $958
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 26 $8 $33
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 25 $54 $532
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 25 $30 $132
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 23 $80 $830
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 22 $7 $33
Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope 22 $9 $259
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 22 $17 $103
X-ray of spine, 1 view 20 $6 $59
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen with contrast 20 $68 $693
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 18 $26 $170
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 18 $21 $191
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 15 $8 $51
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 15 $10 $343
Mri scan of brain without contrast 14 $55 $549
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 14 $41 $402
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 14 $44 $449
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 13 $33 $280
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 13 $27 $270
X-ray of hip, 1 view 12 $7 $51
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus 12 $23 $171
X-ray of pelvis, minimum of 3 views 11 $10 $78
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast 11 $45 $434
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$320
Total received (2019-2021)
Avg $160/year across 2 years
Top 41% in FL for radiation oncology
3
Companies
4
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
$320 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$171
2019
$149

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$171
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
EKOS Corporation
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
EKOSONIC · Indigo System · 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 $11 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
16.6
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital
LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2021
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Lipman is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Lipman experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lipman performed 631 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Lipman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lipman received a total of $320 from 3 companies across 4 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. Lipman's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Bradenton?
Dr. Lipman's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Lipman) 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 →