Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cynthia Golomb, MD
Optician · Hallandale Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Golomb 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. Golomb
Dr. Cynthia Golomb is an optician specialist in Hallandale Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Golomb performed 6,050 Medicare services across 2,933 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Golomb received a total of $7,840 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 254 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Golomb 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 15% volume in FL
$7,840 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 74763 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,050
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for optician
2,933
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
2,313 | $5 | $68 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,084 | $67 | $129 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
778 | $41 | $191 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
445 | $70 | $268 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
290 | $86 | $154 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
219 | $81 | $180 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
166 | $1 | $5 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
144 | $42 | $176 |
| 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. |
127 | $45 | $100 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
119 | $35 | $149 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
47 | $207 | $434 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
43 | $132 | $246 |
| Suture or staple removal Removal of stitches or staples from a wound or incision site. |
37 | $9 | $31 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
35 | $524 | $837 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
31 | $154 | $387 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $83 | $158 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
18 | $152 | $303 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
18 | $153 | $344 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
18 | $121 | $231 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
17 | $105 | $280 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
15 | $79 | $248 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth on trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that is 0.5 centimeters or smaller in size. |
15 | $70 | $125 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
15 | $51 | $127 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
14 | $156 | $256 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
12 | $509 | $783 |
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 ↗$7,840
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,120/year across 7 years
Top 17% in FL for optician
32
Companies
254
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
$6,115 (78.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,725 (22.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,548
2023
$1,546
2022
$1,229
2021
$570
2020
$685
2019
$698
2018
$565
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,114
Allergan, Inc.
$672
GENZYME CORPORATION
$638
PFIZER INC.
$533
Allergan Inc.
$527
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$495
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$438
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$421
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$386
Incyte Corporation
$254
Lilly USA, LLC
$201
LEO Pharma Inc.
$148
Amgen Inc.
$145
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$120
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$119
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$104
Biofrontera Inc.
$85
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
Merz North America, Inc.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$28
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$21
UCB, Inc.
$19
DERMIRA, INC.
$18
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$17
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · ARAZLO · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DUPIXENT · DYSPORT · ENSTILAR · EUCRISA · Humira · Impoyz · OPZELURA · Otezla · PICATO · QBREXZA · QUVIVIQ · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tolak · Tremfya · XEOMIN · Xeomin · Zoryve
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $130 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
784
Per 100K population
40.3
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Golomb is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Golomb experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Golomb performed 2,313 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Golomb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Golomb received a total of $7,840 from 32 companies across 254 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. Golomb's costs compare to other opticians in Hallandale Beach?
Dr. Golomb's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Golomb) 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 →
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