Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Barry Schechter, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Boynton Beach, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schechter
Dr. Barry Schechter is an ophthalmology specialist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schechter performed 11,275 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schechter received a total of $206,200 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 508 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. Schechter 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 11% volume in FL
$206,200 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 | 62041 | 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 ↗11,275
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$73
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
1,763 | $87 | $280 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,690 | $88 | $250 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,576 | $29 | $100 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
1,023 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
918 | $66 | $175 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
742 | $17 | $90 |
| 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. |
526 | $24 | $125 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
396 | $31 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
363 | $97 | $275 |
| 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. |
286 | $421 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
283 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
279 | $44 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
209 | $40 | $294 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
203 | $267 | $600 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
196 | $27 | $75 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
142 | $26 | $100 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
125 | $13 | $500 |
| 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. |
111 | $13 | $120 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
63 | $222 | $576 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
54 | $19 | $100 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
54 | $591 | $2,250 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
45 | $57 | $195 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 38 | $98 | $400 |
| Corneal foreign body removal using slit lamp A procedure to remove a foreign object from the surface of the eye's cornea. The removal is performed using a slit lamp microscope to visualize and extract the object. |
37 | $46 | $195 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
25 | $511 | $3,450 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
22 | $8 | $25 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
22 | $26 | $75 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
19 | $1,080 | $1,575 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
18 | $101 | $275 |
| Scar removal of eyelid lining Surgical removal of scar tissue from the inner lining of the eyelid caused by a previous infection. |
18 | $54 | $276 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
15 | $953 | $2,275 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
14 | $26 | $123 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
19.0% medium
78.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$206,200
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $29,457/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
508
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
$24,989
2023
$42,482
2022
$45,081
2021
$18,968
2020
$16,162
2019
$38,885
2018
$19,633
Payments by company (2024)
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$14,635
Amgen Inc.
$4,214
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$3,219
Harrow Eye, LLC
$1,445
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$458
ABBVIE INC.
$263
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$221
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
RxSight Inc
$73
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$56
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$41
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$72,125
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38,414
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$27,614
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20,014
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10,673
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$10,298
Omeros Corporation
$6,250
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$5,956
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$4,346
Amgen Inc.
$4,214
Harrow Eye, LLC
$1,445
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$736
Dompe US, Inc.
$551
Shire North American Group Inc
$544
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$446
ABBVIE INC.
$318
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$300
Alcon Vision LLC
$264
AbbVie Inc.
$243
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
RxSight Inc
$198
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$147
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$142
Ivantis, Inc
$137
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$78
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$54
Allergan, Inc.
$49
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$34
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$34
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$24
Halozyme Inc
$17
Allergan Inc.
$14
Mallinckrodt LLC
$12
TissueTech, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 67.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BIOTRUE · BLINK NUTRITEARS · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · Hylenex · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMIDRIA · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PAZEO · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TORIC · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis 3-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · 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
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
196
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEUROBEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF THE PALM BEACHES-SOUTH
0.0 mi
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. Schechter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with 19 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. Schechter experienced with tear duct plug insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schechter performed 1,763 tear duct plug insertion 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. Schechter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schechter received a total of $206,200 from 37 companies across 508 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. Schechter's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Schechter'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. Schechter) 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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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.
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