Dr. Barry Schechter, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Schechter
Dr. Barry Schechter is an ophthalmology in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schechter performed 11,275 Medicare services across 8,562 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schechter received a total of $206,200 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 508 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. Schechter 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 1,763 | $87 | $280 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | 1,690 | $88 | $250 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | 1,576 | $29 | $100 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 1,023 | $18 | $65 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused | 918 | $66 | $175 |
| Photography of content of eyes | 742 | $17 | $90 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) | 526 | $24 | $125 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement | 396 | $31 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient | 363 | $97 | $275 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant | 286 | $421 | $2,250 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 283 | $11 | $55 |
| Visual field test, extended | 279 | $44 | $150 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 209 | $40 | $294 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 203 | $267 | $600 |
| Ct scan of cornea | 196 | $27 | $75 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) | 142 | $26 | $100 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | 125 | $13 | $500 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | 111 | $13 | $120 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | 63 | $222 | $576 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | 54 | $19 | $100 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 54 | $591 | $2,250 |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | 45 | $57 | $195 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 38 | $98 | $400 |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | 37 | $46 | $195 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | 25 | $511 | $3,450 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 22 | $8 | $25 |
| Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease | 22 | $26 | $75 |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | 19 | $1,080 | $1,575 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | 18 | $101 | $275 |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | 18 | $54 | $276 |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | 15 | $953 | $2,275 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | 14 | $26 | $123 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (88%) 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 3% for ophthalmology in FL.
Geographic Context
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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. Schechter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%), 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 →
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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.
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