Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nazar Kalivoshko, MD

Optician · Akron, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
525 E MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44304
3303753765
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1932148830 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kalivoshko

Dr. Nazar Kalivoshko is an optician specialist in Akron, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kalivoshko performed 815 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kalivoshko received a total of $34,040 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kalivoshko is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 44% volume in OH $34,040 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
815
Medicare services
Top 44% in OH for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position
Administration of anesthesia during a nerve block or injection procedure while the patient is lying face down.
293 $46 $249
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
108 $24 $250
Femoral nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the femoral nerve in the thigh. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve.
59 $48 $350
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection
Administration of anesthetic medication to numb a specific nerve or area during a nerve block or injection procedure.
49 $32 $182
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 48 $18 $325
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to destroy nerves in the lower back or spinal cord, guided by imaging.
41 $43 $245
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
37 $133 $826
Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid
An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm.
28 $54 $350
Anesthesia for lower spine procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the lower spine.
23 $152 $950
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into rib nerve 21 $22 $130
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Anesthesia provided during a procedure to destroy nerves in the neck or upper back spine. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
19 $46 $260
Anesthetic injection into thoracic vertebra with imaging guidance
An anesthetic medication is injected into a single site in the thoracic spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
18 $67 $350
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
16 $139 $854
Anesthesia for upper arm tendon procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the tendon of a muscle in the upper arm.
15 $83 $504
Anesthesia for top of arm bone and shoulder joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the upper arm bone and shoulder joint.
14 $82 $500
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery
Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure.
13 $47 $270
Anesthesia for lower leg, ankle, or foot bone procedure
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures involving the bones of the lower leg, ankle, or foot.
13 $74 $478
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
10.3% high complexity
74.4% medium
15.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$34,040
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $5,673/year across 6 years
Top 7% in OH for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
6
Companies
31
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$8,480
2022
$9,665
2021
$4,603
2020
$8,208
2019
$3,001
2018
$84

Payments by company (2023)

Avanos Medical
$7,626
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$854
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Avanos Medical
$32,938
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$979
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$50
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$42
Mallinckrodt LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRIDION · EXPAREL · Iovera · OFIRMEV · ON-Q · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
211
County median income
$71,016
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
0.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kalivoshko is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kalivoshko experienced with anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kalivoshko performed 293 anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kalivoshko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kalivoshko received a total of $34,040 from 6 companies across 31 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kalivoshko's costs compare to other opticians in Akron?
Dr. Kalivoshko's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Kalivoshko) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →