Dr. Sunil Malkani, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Malkani
Dr. Sunil Malkani is an ophthalmology specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malkani performed 15,801 Medicare services across 6,317 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malkani received a total of $3,626 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 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. Malkani 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 81904 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) | 2,947 | $29 | $116 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | 2,660 | $30 | $67 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 2,216 | $688 | $2,500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | 1,572 | $95 | $184 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye | 1,403 | $195 | $464 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | 1,328 | $86 | $285 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease | 1,022 | $98 | $187 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused | 979 | $70 | $127 |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | 687 | $51 | $190 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 322 | $105 | $161 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient | 209 | $108 | $221 |
| Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg | 147 | $157 | $500 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 62 | $38 | $228 |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | 57 | $66 | $120 |
| Visual field test, extended | 50 | $45 | $95 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | 34 | $191 | $791 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 28 | $249 | $511 |
| Removal of membrane of retina | 19 | $906 | $1,742 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant | 18 | $363 | $963 |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | 15 | $874 | $1,742 |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | 13 | $964 | $2,000 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 13 | $149 | $341 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
4.8 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. Malkani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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.
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