Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Obafunto Abimbola, MD, MPH

Orthopedic Surgery · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
8636807214
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1891139945 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. Abimbola 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. Abimbola

Dr. Obafunto Abimbola is an orthopedic surgery in Lakeland, FL, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abimbola performed 4,656 Medicare services across 1,580 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abimbola received a total of $6,341 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Abimbola 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.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in FL$ $6,341 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,656
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for orthopedic surgery
1,580
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~388 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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc)1,440$8$35
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,297$1$4
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)322$66$132
Joint injection, major joint291$56$202
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views246$37$115
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)182$97$194
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views176$39$121
New patient office visit (45-59 min)137$122$299
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views110$26$76
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views95$30$87
New patient office visit (30-44 min)86$89$197
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views79$27$86
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views47$26$74
Foot X-ray, 3+ views22$21$69
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views21$22$70
Injection into tendon or ligament20$47$158
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)17$39$79
Total knee replacement16$1,052$3,573
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views15$41$139
Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation14$278$828
Total hip replacement12$1,050$3,575
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant11$1,014$3,240
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.
0.6% high complexity
65.5% medium
33.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,341
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $906/year across 7 years
Top 47% in FL for orthopedic surgery
18
Companies
67
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,658 (57.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,683 (42.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$116
2023
$134
2022
$133
2021
$411
2020
$312
2019
$1,577
2018
$3,658

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$3,658
Bioventus LLC
$1,385
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$230
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$199
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$163
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$118
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$102
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$87
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$63
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$50
KCI USA, Inc.
$41
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$21
Kerecis Limited
$19
PolyNovo North America LLC
$18
Avanos Medical
$18
Stryker Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS · ATTUNE · AVELLE · Arcos · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · DUEXIS · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · Echelon; Endopath · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GELSYN 3 · GRAFIX PL · Hymovis · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NA · NONE · NOVOSORB BTM · NuDyn · PENNSAID · PICO 14 · PREVENA · Persona
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 →

The majority of payments (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $136 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
5.5
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. Abimbola is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), and consulting-driven industry engagement.

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. Abimbola experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abimbola performed 1,440 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Abimbola receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abimbola received a total of $6,341 from 18 companies across 67 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. Abimbola's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Lakeland?
Dr. Abimbola's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Abimbola) 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 →