Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Heather Groves, OD

Optometrist · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2466 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
9544621177
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1073944278 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Groves 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. Groves

Dr. Heather Groves is an optometrist in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Groves performed 270 Medicare services across 210 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Groves received a total of $2,481 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Groves is 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 270 Medicare services $2,481 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Optometrist 4822 Clear February 28, 2027 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
270
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in FL for optometrist
210
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~22 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Eye exam, established patient, focused 138 $69 $182
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 55 $90 $254
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 23 $99 $299
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 23 $32 $81
Visual field test, extended 17 $47 $126
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 14 $36 $126
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,481
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $354/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for optometrist
11
Companies
49
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
$2,481 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$328
2023
$113
2022
$58
2021
$49
2020
$51
2019
$641
2018
$1,241

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,165
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$394
CooperVision Inc.
$279
Alcon Vision LLC
$230
Genentech USA, Inc.
$137
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$120
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$73
OPTOS, INC.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$17
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 74.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BIOTRUE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · Clareon · DAILIES · INFUSE · Lucentis · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · P200DTx · PROKERA · Precision 1 · TYRVAYA · ULTRA · XIIDRA · iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio
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 $919 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
659
Per 100K population
33.9
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Groves is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Groves experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Groves performed 138 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Groves receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Groves received a total of $2,481 from 11 companies across 49 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. Groves's costs compare to other optometrists in Fort Lauderdale?
Dr. Groves'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 High for Dr. Groves) 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 →

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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 →