Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Lipan, MD

Otolaryngology · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4060 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
5617767112
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1821240771 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. Lipan 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. Lipan

Dr. Michael Lipan is an otolaryngology in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lipan performed 6,123 Medicare services across 1,702 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lipan received a total of $12,165 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Lipan 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in FL$ $12,165 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,123
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for otolaryngology
1,702
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~360 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
Allergy skin test2,347$3$10
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin985$6$25
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope715$147$410
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)704$91$230
Removal of impacted ear wax533$22$105
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections182$9$30
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope124$284$787
New patient office visit (30-44 min)102$82$230
Ct scan of face without contrast99$106$500
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)84$68$160
New patient office visit (45-59 min)70$119$350
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue38$175$1,534
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope38$1,678$6,054
Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain38$143$500
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope26$3,467$10,923
Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope15$186$540
Reshaping of nasal cartilage12$257$1,977
Removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope11$161$2,455
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 ↗
$12,165
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,738/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for otolaryngology
24
Companies
219
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
$6,151 (50.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,014 (49.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$546
2023
$391
2022
$648
2021
$1,363
2020
$1,128
2019
$3,705
2018
$4,384

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$7,948
Acclarent, Inc
$1,086
Optinose US, Inc.
$546
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$504
Allergan Inc.
$316
ABBVIE INC.
$296
OptiNose US, Inc.
$250
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$190
Aerin Medical Inc.
$190
Allergan, Inc.
$172
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$132
ALK-Abello, Inc
$117
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$93
Shire North American Group Inc
$71
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$58
Merz North America, Inc.
$53
Covidien LP
$24
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$23
kaleo, Inc.
$21
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$18
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AUVI-Q · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CLARIFIX · Coblation - Sinus Wands · Coblation - Tonsil Wands · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · Coblation Wands · ENT Sinus · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS TAKAHASHI FORCEPS · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · GAMMAGARD · HALO · HYDRODEBRIDER · HYQVIA · INC. · LigaSure · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NAVIGATION · Odactra · Otovel · REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · Relieva Spinplus · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · TELE PACK · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · Vivaer RF Stylus · XEOMIN · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for otolaryngology in FL.

Equivalent to $199 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS 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. Lipan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%), with 17 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. Lipan experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lipan performed 2,347 allergy skin test 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. Lipan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lipan received a total of $12,165 from 24 companies across 219 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. Lipan's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Lipan's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Lipan) 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 →