Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald Chipman, MD
Pain Medicine · Crestview, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chipman 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. Chipman
Dr. Donald Chipman is a pain medicine specialist in Crestview, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chipman performed 6,672 Medicare services across 3,433 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chipman received a total of $1,443 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. 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. Chipman 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 19% volume in FL
$1,443 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 93636 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,672
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for pain medicine
3,433
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,259 | $89 | $310 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
390 | $0 | $1 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
366 | $20 | $92 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
343 | $102 | $1,069 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
338 | $27 | $96 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 329 | $6 | $64 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
312 | $50 | $981 |
| Group therapy session A therapeutic session conducted with multiple patients simultaneously. This code covers the provision of therapy services in a group setting. |
312 | $11 | $57 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
311 | $74 | $721 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
261 | $81 | $926 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
251 | $97 | $1,005 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
226 | $58 | $507 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
204 | $17 | $88 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
192 | $78 | $663 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
177 | $66 | $209 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
165 | $42 | $190 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
162 | $10 | $350 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
144 | $210 | $2,507 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
137 | $66 | $948 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
117 | $116 | $1,110 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
101 | $35 | $160 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
98 | $10 | $240 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
91 | $67 | $650 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
81 | $80 | $314 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
49 | $198 | $2,279 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
48 | $35 | $168 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
41 | $74 | $457 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
29 | $34 | $160 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $21 | $226 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
25 | $120 | $1,199 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
18 | $44 | $193 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $24 | $95 |
| Nerve destruction for spine-pelvis joint pain A procedure that destroys the nerves supplying the joint between the spine and pelvis to relieve pain. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement. |
14 | $199 | $2,543 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 14 | $45 | $246 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 12 | $68 | $221 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
11 | $138 | $1,383 |
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 2024 ↗$1,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $206/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in FL for pain medicine
15
Companies
65
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
$1,443 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$94
2023
$225
2022
$250
2021
$315
2020
$69
2019
$81
2018
$410
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$732
PFIZER INC.
$251
Nevro Corp.
$213
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$49
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$26
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$18
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$15
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$13
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
SI-BONE, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · CHANTIX · ETERNA · Intracept · LYRICA · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · NT1100 NT2000iX Simplicity · OCTRODE · Omnia · PENTA · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · SEGLENTIS · SYMPROIC · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · iFuse Implant
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 $22 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 2024 |
| 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. Chipman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Chipman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chipman performed 1,259 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Chipman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chipman received a total of $1,443 from 15 companies across 65 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. Chipman's costs compare to other pain medicines in Crestview?
Dr. Chipman's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Chipman) 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 →
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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.
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