Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Applebaum, M.D.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Brandon, 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. Applebaum
Dr. Robert Applebaum is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Brandon, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Applebaum performed 4,887 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Applebaum received a total of $38,205 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 184 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. Applebaum 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$38,205 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,887
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
3,275 | $5 | $9 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
356 | $16 | $97 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
210 | $92 | $209 |
| 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. |
191 | $45 | $165 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
137 | $332 | $2,381 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
100 | $123 | $322 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
88 | $64 | $138 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 86 | $464 | $2,160 |
| Removal of growth behind the eye A surgical procedure to remove an abnormal growth located in the cavity behind the eye. |
73 | $1,070 | $5,194 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
57 | $190 | $502 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
40 | $87 | $232 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
39 | $262 | $502 |
| 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. |
37 | $17 | $89 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
32 | $149 | $369 |
| 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. |
29 | $70 | $160 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
25 | $23 | $86 |
| 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. |
22 | $12 | $48 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
20 | $28 | $94 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
18 | $407 | $1,329 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
15 | $278 | $1,050 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 15 | $148 | $687 |
| Eyelid lining repair with graft from external eye This procedure repairs the inner lining of the eyelid using tissue grafted from another part of the eye. |
11 | $581 | $837 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $130 | $281 |
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 ↗$38,205
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,458/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
184
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
$10,686
2023
$24,038
2022
$1,909
2021
$657
2020
$495
2019
$337
2018
$82
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$10,195
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$198
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$27
Alcon Vision LLC
$23
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25,335
Amgen Inc.
$10,195
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$553
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$464
CooperVision Inc.
$198
Alcon Vision LLC
$147
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$142
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$122
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$116
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$108
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$99
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$81
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$75
Dompe US, Inc.
$56
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$29
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$28
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$23
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$23
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AIR OPTIX · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BOTOX · Biofinity Contact Lens · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · DURYSTA · ILUX · INVELTYS · LEXISCAN · MiSight Contact Lens · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · OMNI · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STRATAFIX · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · 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
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
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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. Applebaum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with 15 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. Applebaum experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Applebaum performed 3,275 botox injection, per unit 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. Applebaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Applebaum received a total of $38,205 from 29 companies across 184 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. Applebaum's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Brandon?
Dr. Applebaum's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Applebaum) 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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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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