Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kathryn Miller, DO, MBA

Ophthalmology · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
11195 S JOG RD STE 1&2, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
5617520075
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1346581634 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. Miller 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. Miller

Dr. Kathryn Miller is an ophthalmology in Boynton Beach, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 3,450 Medicare services across 2,532 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $6,759 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 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. Miller 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 37% volume in FL$ $6,759 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,450
Medicare services
Top 37% in FL for ophthalmology
2,532
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~265 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 patient590$97$200
Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method388$11$60
Microfluid analysis of tears388$22$66
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)359$31$133
Eye exam, established patient, focused292$71$152
Retinal photography (fundus photo)248$29$167
Closure of tear duct opening using plug204$88$333
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye168$21$99
Visual field test, extended142$49$133
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing96$37$133
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)88$26$133
Photography of content of eyes85$18$121
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function73$100$300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)66$124$300
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness49$9$73
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement47$32$399
Cataract surgery with lens implant41$402$2,997
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)36$98$200
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser30$268$799
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures30$38$363
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$73$185
Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva)13$26$279
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.
1.2% high complexity
15.2% medium
83.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $966/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for ophthalmology
26
Companies
146
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
$6,759 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,405
2023
$921
2022
$1,443
2021
$665
2020
$334
2019
$718
2018
$1,274

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$823
Alcon Vision LLC
$688
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$656
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$634
ABBVIE INC.
$576
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$463
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$405
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$388
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$281
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$279
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$232
Allergan Inc.
$214
Allergan, Inc.
$199
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$163
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$158
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$123
Quidel Corporation
$103
TearLab Corp
$72
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Alcon Research LLC
$18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · COMBIGAN · CRYSTALENS · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Eye Health · Flarex · IACCESS · ILUX · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · InflammaDry · Kahook Dual Blade · LUMIGAN · Luxor · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPD-III · Omidria · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RayOne EMV · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRULIGN TORIC · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 3-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VUITY · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 $196 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
195
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 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. Miller is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%).

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. Miller experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 590 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. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $6,759 from 26 companies across 146 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. Miller's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Miller's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Miller) 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 →