Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Clewner, MD

Ophthalmology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1701 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL 33432
5613955666
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1093704694 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. Clewner 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. Clewner

Dr. Lawrence Clewner is an ophthalmology specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clewner performed 5,179 Medicare services across 4,111 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clewner received a total of $3,760 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Clewner 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 24% volume in FL $3,760 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 70597 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,179
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for ophthalmology
4,111
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~259 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
877 $84 $260
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
784 $30 $84
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.
729 $60 $184
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.
475 $98 $267
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
360 $25 $76
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.
276 $46 $129
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
255 $19 $57
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.
228 $73 $190
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
195 $35 $102
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.
181 $430 $1,123
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
156 $88 $306
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
113 $19 $51
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
95 $91 $307
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.
80 $11 $32
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.
73 $15 $56
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
66 $253 $690
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
64 $27 $75
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.
56 $39 $119
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.
47 $111 $354
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.
36 $28 $77
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
18 $573 $1,539
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
15 $44 $178
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.
3.5% high complexity
23.3% medium
73.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,760
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $537/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for ophthalmology
31
Companies
122
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,593 (95.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$167 (4.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$359
2023
$704
2022
$528
2021
$304
2020
$269
2019
$801
2018
$795

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$523
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$485
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$378
Alcon Vision LLC
$219
Shire North American Group Inc
$188
Dompe US, Inc.
$178
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$172
RxSight Inc
$147
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$142
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$137
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$123
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Allergan, Inc.
$94
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$90
Allergan Inc.
$63
AbbVie Inc.
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Ivantis, Inc
$52
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$44
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$40
TissueTech, Inc.
$32
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$32
Amgen Inc.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$18
Halozyme Inc
$17
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALREX · Avenova · BESIVANCE · CEQUA · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DURYSTA · ENVISTA TORIC · FLOSEAL · Flarex · Hydrus Microstent · Hylenex · INVELTYS · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · ORA · OXERVATE · Oxervate · Phacofragmentation Accessories · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RayOne EMV · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · TobraDex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XEN · XIIDRA · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 →

Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $73 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
209
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2.0 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. Clewner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Clewner experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clewner performed 877 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Clewner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clewner received a total of $3,760 from 31 companies across 122 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. Clewner's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Clewner's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Clewner) 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 →