Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Eaton, MD

Ophthalmology · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
1567 HAYLEY LN, Fort Myers, FL 33907
2393373337
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1922021195 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. Eaton

Dr. Alexander Eaton is an ophthalmology specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Eaton performed 87,488 Medicare services across 11,368 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Eaton received a total of $9,102 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Eaton 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in FL $9,102 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
Medical Doctor 64350 Clear January 31, 2028
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 ↗
87,488
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for ophthalmology
11,368
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,605 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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
45,780 $29 $76
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 9,108 $185 $695
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
6,537 $29 $103
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
6,504 $31 $85
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
5,695 $98 $253
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 4,271 $686 $1,889
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
3,040 $89 $260
Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose.
2,772 $214 $544
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
1,101 $1,501 $7,786
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection
An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
798 $156 $400
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
685 $106 $214
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.
274 $119 $348
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.
237 $66 $182
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
177 $103 $309
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
136 $36 $109
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.
79 $48 $130
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.
68 $31 $86
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
64 $17 $48
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
49 $21 $57
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
31 $19 $53
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
23 $9 $26
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
23 $44 $96
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
22 $415 $1,090
Retinal photocoagulation to prevent detachment
This procedure uses laser light to create small burns on the retina. It is performed to help prevent the retina from detaching from the back of the eye.
14 $191 $1,111
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 ↗
$9,102
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,300/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for ophthalmology
5
Companies
20
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$6,326 (69.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,382 (26.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$362 (4.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,451
2023
$17
2022
$2,668
2021
$1,669
2020
$867
2019
$1,176
2018
$254

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$6,326
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,464
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$211
Notal Vision, Inc.
$83
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Foresee Home · Iluvien · Izervay · MYRBETRIQ · Syfovre · VESICARE
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

Equivalent to $10 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
80
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
3.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Eaton is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Eaton experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Eaton performed 45,780 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Eaton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Eaton received a total of $9,102 from 5 companies across 20 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. Eaton's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Eaton's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Eaton) 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 →