Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sapir Karli Micha, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Fort Pierce, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2201 S 10TH ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
7724612020
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1538553862 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. Karli Micha 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. Karli Micha

Dr. Sapir Karli Micha is an ophthalmology specialist in Fort Pierce, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karli Micha performed 6,586 Medicare services across 4,365 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Karli Micha received a total of $7,749 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 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. Karli Micha 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in FL $7,749 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 138636 Clear January 31, 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 ↗
6,586
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for ophthalmology
4,365
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~599 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 1,124 $68 $183
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 1,086 $30 $82
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 1,041 $91 $256
Microfluid analysis of tears 924 $22 $45
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 669 $162 $584
Visual field test, extended 389 $46 $127
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 289 $26 $75
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 227 $19 $53
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 149 $36 $98
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 129 $119 $346
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 118 $102 $302
Cataract surgery with lens implant 117 $417 $1,112
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 116 $8 $24
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 54 $268 $684
Removal of eyelashes using forceps 51 $15 $48
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 50 $21 $56
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 22 $52 $128
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 16 $13 $32
Photography of content of eyes 15 $14 $48
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.
1.8% high complexity
24.9% medium
73.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,749
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,107/year across 7 years
Top 18% in FL for ophthalmology
30
Companies
106
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
$7,749 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$944
2023
$1,665
2022
$775
2021
$1,149
2020
$1,059
2019
$1,262
2018
$896

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
TissueTech, Inc.
$1,140
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,109
Allergan Inc.
$648
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$508
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$505
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$487
Genentech USA, Inc.
$443
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$318
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$288
Omeros Corporation
$246
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$170
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$159
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$156
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$150
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$131
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$124
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
Allergan, Inc.
$111
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$85
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$51
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$39
Harrow Eye, LLC
$23
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
TearLab Corp
$16
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · CEQUA · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EVA · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Lucentis · MIEBO · OMIDRIA · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RayOne EMV · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · VABYSMO · VUITY · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XEN · combined machine · rhopressa
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 $118 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL
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. Karli Micha is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of FL peers.

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. Karli Micha experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karli Micha performed 1,124 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. Karli Micha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Karli Micha received a total of $7,749 from 30 companies across 106 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. Karli Micha's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Fort Pierce?
Dr. Karli Micha's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Karli Micha) 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 →