Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Grodonoff Nelson, D.O.

Family Medicine · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2300 SE 17TH ST, Ocala, FL 34471
3523510120
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1912213935 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. Nelson 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. Nelson

Dr. Grodonoff Nelson is a family medicine in Ocala, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nelson performed 2,650 Medicare services across 1,838 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nelson received a total of $12,055 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 667 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Nelson 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in FL$ $12,055 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,650
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for family medicine
1,838
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~177 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)297$81$225
Blood draw (venipuncture)252$8$9
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel229$10$45
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential222$8$33
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)209$13$57
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)207$9$41
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle139$10$75
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg127$1$7
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test122$16$71
Annual wellness visit, follow-up119$128$341
Vitamin B-12 level test115$15$64
Vitamin D level test98$29$125
Free thyroxine (T4) test94$9$39
Automated urinalysis74$2$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)59$49$153
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)55$136$303
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis48$6$20
Folic acid level test45$14$63
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total40$6$28
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)38$19$62
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead20$10$67
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity17$75$186
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes13$107$280
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$97$358
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 ↗
$12,055
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,722/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
46
Companies
667
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
$12,055 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,509
2023
$1,761
2022
$1,464
2021
$997
2020
$774
2019
$2,448
2018
$3,100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,143
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,939
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,109
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$724
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$620
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$566
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$534
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$531
PFIZER INC.
$478
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$419
ABBVIE INC.
$389
Medtronic, Inc.
$327
Amgen Inc.
$321
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$176
Horizon Pharma plc
$151
AbbVie Inc.
$142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$138
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$132
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$110
Allergan Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$62
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$51
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$41
Allergan, Inc.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$30
Insulet Corporation
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$21
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of total payments
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $455 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
220
Per 100K population
56.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
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. Nelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 15 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. Nelson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nelson performed 297 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. Nelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nelson received a total of $12,055 from 46 companies across 667 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. Nelson's costs compare to other family medicines in Ocala?
Dr. Nelson's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Nelson) 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 →