Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Oktavijan Minanov, MD

Thoracic Surgery · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1151 SW 1ST AVE, Ocala, FL 34471
3526291378
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1306802095 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. Minanov 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. Minanov

Dr. Oktavijan Minanov is a thoracic surgery in Ocala, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Minanov performed 191 Medicare services across 130 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Minanov received a total of $23,995 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Minanov 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$ $23,995 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
191
Medicare services
Top 50% in FL for thoracic surgery
130
Unique beneficiaries
$206
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~10 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min56$174$500
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity43$64$100
Initial hospital admission, high complexity31$136$340
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope17$59$375
Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope15$1,195$2,350
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes15$94$300
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$166$340
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 ↗
$23,995
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,999/year across 6 years
Top 22% in FL for thoracic surgery
11
Companies
72
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,800 (86.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,195 (13.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$544
2023
$1,226
2022
$1,148
2021
$20,780
2019
$36
2018
$261

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$22,916
Medtronic, Inc.
$537
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$157
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$149
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$70
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$38
CryoLife, Inc.
$38
Ethicon Inc.
$38
CSL Behring
$20
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVALUS · Allevyn · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · Edwards MC3 Tricuspid Annuloplasty Ring · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Guardian Connect · INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve · Kcentra · MOSAIC · Memo3D ReChord · Monarch Platform · OPDIVO · Perceval · PhotoFix · SIGNIA · SIMULUS · Vasoview Hemopro 2
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 (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $12,563 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic Surgerys within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
2.3
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. Minanov is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional 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. Minanov experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Minanov performed 56 critical care, first 30-74 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. Minanov receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Minanov received a total of $23,995 from 11 companies across 72 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. Minanov's costs compare to other thoracic surgerys in Ocala?
Dr. Minanov's average Medicare payment per service is $206. 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. Minanov) 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 →