Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Lackey, D. O.

Surgery · Sebring, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
4759 LAKEVIEW DR, Sebring, FL 33870
8634025600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1114955598 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. Lackey 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. Lackey

Dr. Thomas Lackey is a surgery in Sebring, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lackey performed 3,464 Medicare services across 1,467 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lackey received a total of $68,890 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Lackey 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 2% volume in FL$ $68,890 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,464
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for surgery
1,467
Unique beneficiaries
$310
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~182 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)1,196$97$176
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers643$89$223
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance486$872$2,063
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers273$127$310
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance211$1,272$3,082
New patient office visit (45-59 min)181$120$258
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance94$967$2,569
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts76$172$313
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg43$146$328
Chemical destruction of subsequent incompetent veins of arm or leg using imaging guidance43$95$1,009
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity40$101$194
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity36$62$131
Initial hospital admission, high complexity29$133$322
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal26$527$1,108
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device22$14$154
Insertion of central venous tube with port for infusion (5 years or older)20$238$1,632
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)19$70$135
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk15$183$733
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope11$324$1,391
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
54.4% medium
45.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$68,890
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,841/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for surgery
41
Companies
314
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
$66,228 (96.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,662 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$409
2023
$3,439
2022
$3,630
2021
$10,330
2020
$21,278
2019
$11,362
2018
$18,442

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33,603
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$27,040
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,105
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,699
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$327
Ethicon US, LLC
$235
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$163
Kerecis Limited
$154
TELA Bio, Inc.
$136
KCI USA, Inc.
$116
Organogenesis Inc.
$109
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$98
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$96
Venclose Inc.
$90
ConvaTec Inc.
$77
Covidien LP
$72
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Aesculap, Inc.
$58
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$57
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
PolarityTE, Inc.
$50
Shire North American Group Inc
$44
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$41
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Davol Inc.
$31
Olympus America Inc.
$28
Vioptix Inc
$24
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$22
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$20
Hollister Incorporated
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$18
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$18
Innocoll Incorporated
$17
CONMED Corporation
$15
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$13
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M Coban · ACTIV.A.C. · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Apligraf · Axonics · BD MAX · Baxdela · Bravo · CAIMAN VESSEL SEALERS · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · ClosureFast · Coban · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENDOPATH XCEL Trocar Portfolio · ETHICON · EVRSF · EXPAREL · Enseal · GATTEX · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HeartWare HVAD · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · KerraMax · LIGASURE · LINX Reflux Management System · LOCalizer · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lympha Press Optimal Plus(US) BT · Micra · NEOX · NO MARKETED PRODUCT NAME · New Image · OviTex 2S · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Restrata Wound Matrix · SHUNTS · SkinTE · Stravix · Surgicel Powder · T. Ox Tissue Oximeter · ThunderBeat · V.A.C. DERMATAC · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · XARACOLL · 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 →

The majority of payments (96%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for surgery in FL.

Equivalent to $1,989 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
14.4
County median income
$55,581
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS 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. Lackey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 4%), 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. Lackey experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lackey performed 1,196 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. Lackey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lackey received a total of $68,890 from 41 companies across 314 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. Lackey's costs compare to other surgerys in Sebring?
Dr. Lackey's average Medicare payment per service is $310. 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. Lackey) 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 →