Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Naids, M.D

Ophthalmology · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1717 W WOOLBRIGHT RD, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
5617375500
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1487917530 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. Naids 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. Naids

Dr. Steven Naids is an ophthalmology in Boynton Beach, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Naids performed 5,492 Medicare services across 4,248 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Naids received a total of $54,488 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 416 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. Naids 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 22% volume in FL$ $54,488 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,492
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for ophthalmology
4,248
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~422 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,305$29$100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,153$88$250
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing452$19$65
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing444$12$55
Eye exam, established patient, focused426$64$175
Visual field test, extended345$45$150
Closure of tear duct opening using plug286$88$280
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient266$96$275
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement205$31$150
Cataract surgery with lens implant201$427$2,250
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser128$264$600
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye90$13$500
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness62$8$25
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)57$20$100
New patient problem focused exam of visual system35$56$195
Ct scan of cornea25$21$75
Photography of content of eyes12$19$90
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.
3.7% high complexity
26.4% medium
70.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$54,488
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,784/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for ophthalmology
40
Companies
416
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30,743 (56.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,413 (24.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,332 (19.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,018
2023
$763
2022
$15,023
2021
$7,865
2020
$3,868
2019
$21,835
2018
$4,116

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15,113
Allergan, Inc.
$10,857
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10,071
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$4,032
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$3,609
ABBVIE INC.
$1,541
Shire North American Group Inc
$1,404
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,260
Allergan Inc.
$1,050
Mallinckrodt LLC
$567
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$449
Alcon Vision LLC
$414
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$411
Thea Pharma Inc.
$400
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$365
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$297
Akorn, Inc.
$292
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$271
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$215
Dompe US, Inc.
$204
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$178
Glaukos Corporation
$169
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$147
TissueTech, Inc.
$146
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$144
NotalVision
$137
Optos, Inc.
$117
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$97
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$93
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$65
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$63
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$63
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$54
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$40
LENSAR, Inc.
$27
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Quidel Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALREX · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · AzaSite · BESIVANCE · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ForeseeHome · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · InflammaDry · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · P200DTx · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RayOne EMV · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · 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 →

The majority of payments (56%) 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 7% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $992 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
196
Per 100K population
13.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
NEUROBEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF THE PALM BEACHES-SOUTH
0.0 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. Naids is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 7%).

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. Naids experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Naids performed 1,305 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Naids receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Naids received a total of $54,488 from 40 companies across 416 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. Naids's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Naids's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Naids) 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 →