Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Marhue, O.D.

Optometrist · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6850 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BOULEVARD, Fort Myers, FL 33912
2397680006
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1770674434 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. Marhue 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. Marhue

Dr. Brian Marhue is an optometrist in Fort Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Marhue performed 1,419 Medicare services across 1,218 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Marhue received a total of $6,031 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 174 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. Marhue 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 14% volume in FL $6,031 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,419
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for optometrist
1,218
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~75 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 785 $85 $228
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 210 $61 $158
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 93 $27 $85
Visual field test, extended 76 $43 $130
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 62 $25 $103
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 57 $23 $77
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 46 $85 $260
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 46 $111 $348
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 29 $94 $309
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 15 $48 $131
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 ↗
$6,031
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $862/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for optometrist
33
Companies
174
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
$6,031 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$763
2023
$854
2022
$710
2021
$1,212
2020
$599
2019
$1,132
2018
$762

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,240
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$830
Dompe US, Inc.
$442
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$400
CooperVision Inc.
$374
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$340
Alcon Vision LLC
$311
Optos, Inc.
$246
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$243
VISIONARY OPTICS LLC
$170
OPTOS, INC.
$167
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$151
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$135
Shire North American Group Inc
$128
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$101
Allergan, Inc.
$97
OPTOVUE, INC.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$57
TissueTech, Inc.
$50
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Thea Pharma Inc.
$46
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$38
MacuLogix, Inc.
$35
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$25
Glaukos Corporation
$24
Allergan Inc.
$21
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$16
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 41.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS · AcrySof · Acuvue · AdaptDx · BESIVANCE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BROMSITE · BTOD · CE-marked KXLA system · CEQUA · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · NFC-700 · OCT · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Oxervate · P200DTx · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · ULTRA · VEVYE · VICTUS · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · ZYLET · rocklatan
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for optometrist in FL.

Equivalent to $425 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
145
Per 100K population
18.3
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
0.0 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. Marhue is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Marhue experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Marhue performed 785 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Marhue receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Marhue received a total of $6,031 from 33 companies across 174 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. Marhue's costs compare to other optometrists in Fort Myers?
Dr. Marhue's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Marhue) 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 →