Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Douglas Kohl, M.D.
Optician · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kohl 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. Kohl
Dr. Douglas Kohl is an optician specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kohl performed 6,367 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kohl received a total of $3,084 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 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. Kohl 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 14% volume in FL
$3,084 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 90731 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,367
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$92
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,684 | $64 | $100 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,265 | $90 | $150 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
657 | $44 | $125 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
593 | $19 | $155 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
475 | $25 | $120 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
356 | $423 | $3,500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
239 | $101 | $170 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
178 | $20 | $60 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
166 | $90 | $250 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
130 | $8 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
108 | $62 | $83 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
96 | $29 | $120 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
48 | $30 | $160 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
45 | $255 | $998 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
44 | $187 | $1,000 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
38 | $42 | $59 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
34 | $63 | $105 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
29 | $625 | $900 |
| 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. |
29 | $26 | $85 |
| 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. |
28 | $117 | $200 |
| Glaucoma drainage tract creation A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for fluid to drain from the eye, helping to lower pressure and treat glaucoma. |
27 | $893 | $1,900 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
24 | $16 | $125 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
21 | $237 | $1,000 |
| Eye shunt creation with tissue graft A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow. |
16 | $933 | $3,000 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
13 | $843 | $1,500 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
12 | $598 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
12 | $97 | $150 |
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.
5.6% high complexity
11.0% medium
83.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,084
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $441/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
117
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.
2024
$971
2023
$835
2022
$349
2021
$202
2020
$44
2019
$214
2018
$468
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$477
Alcon Vision LLC
$185
Amgen Inc.
$94
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$61
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$37
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$26
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
RxSight Inc
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
UCB, Inc.
$17
Glaukos Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$931
Alcon Vision LLC
$424
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$300
Allergan, Inc.
$160
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$140
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$133
CooperVision Inc.
$101
Allergan Inc.
$100
Amgen Inc.
$94
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$85
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$82
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$62
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$53
UCB, Inc.
$50
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$38
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$34
RxSight Inc
$34
Glaukos Corporation
$31
Akorn, Inc.
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Halozyme Inc
$17
TissueTech, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 53.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · BEOVU · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hylenex · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MiSight Contact Lens · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SYMPHONY · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis 3-piece IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zilbrysq · Zioptan · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
559
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 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 2024 |
| 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. Kohl is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), 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. Kohl experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kohl performed 1,684 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Kohl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kohl received a total of $3,084 from 26 companies across 117 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. Kohl's costs compare to other opticians in Boca Raton?
Dr. Kohl's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Kohl) 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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