Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Kelly, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1701 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL 33432
5613955666
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1538185426 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. Kelly 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 →
Are you Dr. Kelly? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Kelly

Dr. William Kelly is an ophthalmology in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kelly performed 4,983 Medicare services across 3,766 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kelly received a total of $2,275 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 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. Kelly 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in FL$ $2,275 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,983
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for ophthalmology
3,766
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~262 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,214$83$260
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)793$29$84
Eye exam, established patient, focused756$66$184
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)568$26$76
Closure of tear duct opening using plug409$84$306
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)328$66$190
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)279$98$267
Visual field test, extended220$47$129
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient160$95$307
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser55$251$690
Removal of eyelashes using forceps54$14$56
New patient problem focused exam of visual system35$60$178
Retinal photography (fundus photo)35$26$77
Removal of chronic growth of eyelid20$88$267
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness18$8$25
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye14$22$57
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow13$178$511
New patient office visit (45-59 min)12$125$354
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 ↗
$2,275
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $325/year across 7 years
Top 46% in FL for ophthalmology
26
Companies
103
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
$2,275 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$370
2023
$365
2022
$405
2021
$334
2020
$257
2019
$373
2018
$171

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$404
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$261
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$250
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$141
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
Allergan, Inc.
$123
ABBVIE INC.
$108
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$90
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$63
Dompe US, Inc.
$55
TissueTech, Inc.
$32
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
RxSight Inc
$26
Amgen Inc.
$24
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$22
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$18
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · Avenova · BESIVANCE · CEQUA · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DURYSTA · Flarex · INVELTYS · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · OMNI · OXERVATE · Oxervate · Phacofragmentation Accessories · Prokera · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · TobraDex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $46 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a ophthalmology in Boca Raton?
Compare ophthalmologys in the Boca Raton area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse ophthalmologys nearby

Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys 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 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. Kelly is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kelly experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kelly performed 1,214 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. Kelly receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kelly received a total of $2,275 from 26 companies across 103 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. Kelly's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Boca Raton?
Dr. Kelly's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Kelly) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →