Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Valery Lipenko, MD

Neurology · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1604 HOSPITAL PKWY STE 200, Bedford, TX 76022
8178484485
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1982604427 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. Lipenko 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. Lipenko

Dr. Valery Lipenko is a neurology in Bedford, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lipenko performed 15,208 Medicare services across 540 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lipenko received a total of $185,065 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 815 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Lipenko 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $185,065 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,208
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for neurology
540
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~760 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
Botox injection, per unit14,502$5$14
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)213$91$323
New patient office visit (45-59 min)102$108$500
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)69$1$4
Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour66$71$288
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)61$121$435
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement43$45$373
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)35$163$622
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face34$108$447
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study28$77$278
EEG, extended monitoring22$351$1,026
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy17$260$834
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies16$157$708
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 ↗
$185,065
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,438/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for neurology
69
Companies
815
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
$172,932 (93.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,564 (5.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,568 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,438
2023
$6,343
2022
$12,021
2021
$47,518
2020
$62,048
2019
$24,179
2018
$21,518

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$47,576
Amgen Inc.
$25,130
ABBVIE INC.
$18,547
EMD Serono, Inc.
$15,671
AbbVie Inc.
$12,065
Allergan Inc.
$11,505
Lilly USA, LLC
$11,299
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$10,205
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,034
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$7,577
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$6,113
Eisai Inc.
$1,627
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,126
UCB, Inc.
$1,090
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,049
Medtronic, Inc.
$990
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$920
PFIZER INC.
$438
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$425
GENZYME CORPORATION
$354
Biogen, Inc.
$352
Genentech USA, Inc.
$324
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$259
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$211
Abbott Laboratories
$193
US WorldMeds, LLC
$140
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$123
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$121
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$101
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$89
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$80
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$71
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$60
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Egalet US Inc
$59
Merz North America, Inc.
$55
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$55
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$55
Promius Pharma LLC
$54
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$53
Grifols USA, LLC
$42
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
GE HEALTHCARE
$38
CSL Behring
$37
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$35
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$29
Cadwell Industries, INC
$28
Strongbridge US INC.
$27
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$25
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$25
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Neurelis, Inc.
$18
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
GE Healthcare
$15
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
GE HealthCare
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$13
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 →

The majority of payments (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for neurology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,217 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
238
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
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. Lipenko is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 4%), with 20 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. Lipenko experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lipenko performed 14,502 botox injection, per unit 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. Lipenko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lipenko received a total of $185,065 from 69 companies across 815 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. Lipenko's costs compare to other neurologys in Bedford?
Dr. Lipenko's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Lipenko) 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 →