Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adiel Smith, MD

Ophthalmology · Aventura, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
20900 NE 30TH AVE STE 207, Aventura, FL 33180
7865901777
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1255568051 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. Smith

Dr. Adiel Smith is an ophthalmology specialist in Aventura, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Smith performed 40,012 Medicare services across 2,476 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Smith received a total of $114,315 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 237 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Smith 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in FL $114,315 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
40,012
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for ophthalmology
2,476
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,501 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
34,200 $29 $53
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,307 $30 $84
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,023 $100 $305
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 842 $695 $1,250
Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose.
597 $217 $399
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
467 $28 $136
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
448 $91 $350
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
358 $12 $75
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
321 $90 $256
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
177 $122 $450
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products.
90 $56 $200
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
83 $69 $176
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 45 $146 $500
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
43 $96 $308
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
11 $149 $400
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 ↗
$114,315
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,331/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for ophthalmology
22
Companies
237
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
$73,890 (64.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$35,944 (31.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,482 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,773
2023
$11,395
2022
$3,256
2021
$520
2020
$512
2019
$77,318
2018
$540

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67,782
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15,958
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$12,046
Allergan Inc.
$9,238
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6,646
Genentech USA, Inc.
$860
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$277
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$258
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$224
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
ABBVIE INC.
$117
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$103
Allergan, Inc.
$98
CooperVision Inc.
$78
Sandoz Inc.
$62
Genentech, Inc.
$45
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$23
Harrow Eye, LLC
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Top 3 companies account for 83.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · BEOVU · COMBIGAN · Cimerli · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · MiSight Contact Lens · None Specified · OZURDEX · Rhopressa · Susvimo · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · Vabysmo
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 (65%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $286 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
385
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Smith is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.

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. Smith experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Smith performed 34,200 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Smith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Smith received a total of $114,315 from 22 companies across 237 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. Smith's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Aventura?
Dr. Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Smith) 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 →