Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Scruggs, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Deland, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1592 SOUTH STATE ROAD 15-A, Deland, FL 32720
3867342931
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1891954608 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. Scruggs

Dr. Ryan Scruggs is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Deland, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Scruggs performed 12,563 Medicare services across 1,869 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Scruggs received a total of $584 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician. 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. Scruggs 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $584 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,563
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
1,869
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~739 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
Botox injection, per unit10,605$5$12
New patient office visit (45-59 min)455$124$245
Eye exam, established patient, focused326$64$130
Photography of content of eyes245$17$85
Exam of visual field with limited testing232$24$70
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face112$136$408
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid80$635$1,925
Probing of nasal tear duct64$112$476
Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis42$388$1,493
Repair of tendon of upper eyelid33$656$2,682
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less32$626$1,600
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)32$38$65
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect31$313$1,313
Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect25$380$1,392
Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent23$88$870
Removal of growth of eyelid22$182$675
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope19$137$320
Biopsy of eyelid19$134$342
Repair of brow paralysis19$561$2,274
Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct19$129$605
Temporary closure of eyelids by suture18$40$650
Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages17$45$250
New patient office visit (30-44 min)17$75$160
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths16$35$85
Partial removal of nasal sinus16$470$1,000
Incision of tear duct using an endoscope16$233$1,900
Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid14$417$1,414
Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid14$468$1,300
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.
0.2% high complexity
85.6% medium
14.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$584
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $83/year across 7 years
Bottom 23% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
8
Companies
30
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
$584 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33
2023
$107
2022
$145
2021
$101
2020
$22
2019
$158
2018
$16

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$367
Alcon Vision LLC
$121
Glaukos Corporation
$21
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$20
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$16
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · PanOptix · TEPEZZA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · XIIDRA · Xeomin
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 $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH DELAND
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. Scruggs is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Scruggs experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Scruggs performed 10,605 botox injection, per unit 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. Scruggs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Scruggs received a total of $584 from 8 companies across 30 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. Scruggs's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Deland?
Dr. Scruggs's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Scruggs) 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 →