Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bradley Fouraker, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Brandon, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
403 VONDERBURG DR, Brandon, FL 33511
8136811122
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1467445866 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fouraker

Dr. Bradley Fouraker is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in Brandon, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fouraker performed 3,964 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fouraker received a total of $1,602 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 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. Fouraker 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 12% volume in FL $1,602 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,964
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
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
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.
1,787 $67 $175
Removal of outer layer of cornea
This procedure involves the removal of the outermost layer of the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye.
956 $76 $236
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.
402 $49 $163
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.
291 $12 $100
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.
260 $28 $76
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.
142 $23 $129
Corneal scraping for diagnosis
A procedure to collect cells or tissue from the surface of the cornea. The sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis to help diagnose eye conditions.
45 $92 $251
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
45 $94 $252
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
22 $125 $432
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.
14 $12 $52
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,602
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $229/year across 7 years
Bottom 22% in FL for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
11
Companies
15
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
$100
2023
$18
2022
$123
2021
$234
2020
$641
2019
$468
2018
$18

Payments by company (2024)

Glaukos Corporation
$100
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$620
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$222
Alcon Vision LLC
$216
ABBVIE INC.
$123
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Ivantis, Inc
$117
Glaukos Corporation
$100
Shire North American Group Inc
$28
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Mallinckrodt LLC
$18
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 66.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HETLIOZ · Hydrus · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · PROLENSA · Precision 1 · VUITY · XIIDRA · iDose
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 →
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Geographic Context

Cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
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. Fouraker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with 21 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. Fouraker experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fouraker performed 1,787 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Fouraker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fouraker received a total of $1,602 from 11 companies across 15 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. Fouraker's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in Brandon?
Dr. Fouraker's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Fouraker) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →