Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andres Medina, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
8636871068
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1861547978 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. Medina 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. Medina

Dr. Andres Medina is a thoracic surgery in Lakeland, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Medina performed 405 Medicare services across 387 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Medina received a total of $2,896 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Medina 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 22% volume in FL$ $2,896 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
405
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for thoracic surgery
387
Unique beneficiaries
$252
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~21 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
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity103$104$322
New patient office visit (45-59 min)84$122$407
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)78$90$310
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery26$623$3,072
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft22$1,478$4,766
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes21$67$207
Harvest of vein using an endoscope20$13$41
Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery20$939$2,890
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)20$60$219
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts11$341$1,051
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.
14.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
85.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,896
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $414/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in FL for thoracic surgery
20
Companies
99
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
$2,896 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$522
2023
$582
2022
$391
2021
$190
2020
$131
2019
$564
2018
$517

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$575
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$529
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$387
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$278
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$255
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$188
ABIOMED
$141
Boston Scientific Corporation
$137
bioMerieux
$94
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$50
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$33
AtriCure, Inc.
$28
Bolton Medical Inc
$21
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
$19
Nevro Corp.
$18
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7mm extended length Endoscope · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · Acrobat-I Stabilizer · BIOFLO · CARDIOHELP · CLEVIPREX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CardioRoot · CoreValve Evolut · EMBOLD Fibered · ENDURANT IIS · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endurant · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · Impella · LOTUS EDGE · Mitra Clip system · Mosaic · NEPHROCHECK TEST · Oasis Drains · Relay Plus · Senza · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VASOVIEW · Valiant Captivia · Vasoview Hemopro 2 · Virtuosaph · 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 $715 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic Surgerys within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Medina is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Medina experienced with initial hospital admission, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Medina performed 103 initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 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. Medina receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Medina received a total of $2,896 from 20 companies across 99 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. Medina's costs compare to other thoracic surgerys in Lakeland?
Dr. Medina's average Medicare payment per service is $252. 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. Medina) 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 →