Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Grieser, MD

Internal Medicine · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2000 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32608
3522657080
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1407846330 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. Grieser 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. Grieser

Dr. Eric Grieser is an internal medicine in Gainesville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grieser performed 1,814 Medicare services across 1,640 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grieser received a total of $10,728 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Grieser 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in FL$ $10,728 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,814
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for internal medicine
1,640
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~91 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient523$90$150
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient177$97$273
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement161$29$178
Eye exam, established patient, focused158$61$182
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)143$26$118
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)122$24$105
Visual field test, extended114$40$172
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)98$61$444
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)85$43$54
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)81$66$110
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness43$8$41
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens40$575$1,954
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser32$262$971
New patient problem focused exam of visual system20$58$98
Cataract surgery with lens implant17$359$2,951
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.
0.9% high complexity
17.0% medium
82.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,728
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,533/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for internal medicine
25
Companies
168
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
$6,559 (61.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,169 (38.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,069
2023
$1,046
2022
$279
2021
$92
2020
$373
2019
$228
2018
$642

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$4,188
Alcon Vision LLC
$3,771
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$421
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$308
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$249
ABBVIE INC.
$245
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$178
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$167
Amgen Inc.
$165
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$149
Harrow Eye, LLC
$127
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$115
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$100
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
$91
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$80
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$54
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$39
Allergan Inc.
$38
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$37
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$32
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$29
Dompe US, Inc.
$26
TearLab Corp
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 78.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · IHEEZO · Kahook Dual Blade · Luxor · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA System VerifEye · OXERVATE · Omidria · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VEVYE · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3
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 (61%) 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 internal medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $591 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
391
Per 100K population
138.8
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
VA NORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - GAINESVILLE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Grieser is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Grieser experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grieser performed 523 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Grieser receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grieser received a total of $10,728 from 25 companies across 168 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. Grieser's costs compare to other internal medicines in Gainesville?
Dr. Grieser's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Grieser) 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 →