Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Stackhouse, MD

Ophthalmology · Fernandina, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6 S 14TH ST, Fernandina, FL 32034
9042615741
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1750517710 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. Stackhouse 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. Stackhouse

Dr. James Stackhouse is an ophthalmology in Fernandina, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stackhouse performed 3,486 Medicare services across 2,508 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stackhouse received a total of $7,415 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 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. Stackhouse 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 36% volume in FL$ $7,415 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,486
Medicare services
Top 36% in FL for ophthalmology
2,508
Unique beneficiaries
$133
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~218 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement985$17$76
Cataract surgery with lens implant761$383$1,067
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)572$88$253
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)338$27$79
New patient office visit (45-59 min)274$112$330
Retinal photography (fundus photo)216$25$73
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser118$239$649
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)110$63$178
Ct scan of cornea37$26$70
Incision to improve eye fluid flow36$587$1,611
New patient office visit (30-44 min)24$76$221
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient15$77$246
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.
21.8% high complexity
10.8% medium
67.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,415
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,059/year across 7 years
Top 19% in FL for ophthalmology
26
Companies
142
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
$5,159 (69.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,256 (30.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,204
2023
$635
2022
$904
2021
$320
2020
$349
2019
$3,061
2018
$943

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,465
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,452
Glaukos Corporation
$665
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$563
ABBVIE INC.
$497
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
RxSight Inc
$217
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$187
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$180
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Allergan, Inc.
$110
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$90
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$89
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$52
Harrow Eye, LLC
$44
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$27
OPTOS, INC.
$25
Dompe US, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$14
CooperVision Inc.
$14
TISSUETECH, INC.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BTOD · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · Clariti Contact Lens · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DSUVIA · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · Luxor · NUEDEXTA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · P200DTx · PROKERA · PanOptix · Photrexa · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Reveal LINQ · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VYZULTA · iDose
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $213 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
70.8
County median income
$88,900
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU
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. Stackhouse is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), with 16 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. Stackhouse experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stackhouse performed 985 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Stackhouse receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stackhouse received a total of $7,415 from 26 companies across 142 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. Stackhouse's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Fernandina?
Dr. Stackhouse's average Medicare payment per service is $133. 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. Stackhouse) 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 →