Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alan Mendelsohn, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Hollywood, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4651 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood, FL 33021
9548941500
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1053308460 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. Mendelsohn 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. Mendelsohn

Dr. Alan Mendelsohn is an ophthalmology specialist in Hollywood, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendelsohn performed 4,035 Medicare services across 2,925 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendelsohn received a total of $3,891 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 208 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. Mendelsohn 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 31% volume in FL $3,891 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 47764 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 ↗
4,035
Medicare services
Top 31% in FL for ophthalmology
2,925
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~202 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
Visual field test, extended 690 $44 $100
Eye exam, established patient, focused 630 $64 $136
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 597 $29 $65
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 579 $27 $89
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 524 $86 $195
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 217 $95 $233
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 141 $30 $122
Cataract surgery with lens implant 126 $435 $1,008
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 102 $20 $41
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 95 $261 $519
Ct scan of cornea 88 $25 $60
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 84 $25 $59
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 76 $85 $233
Photography of content of eyes 57 $16 $33
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 17 $56 $129
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 12 $9 $25
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.
3.1% high complexity
19.4% medium
77.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,891
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $556/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for ophthalmology
26
Companies
208
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
$3,891 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,249
2023
$753
2022
$914
2021
$301
2020
$219
2019
$182
2018
$273

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$851
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$512
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$406
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$341
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$194
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Thea Pharma Inc.
$159
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$158
ABBVIE INC.
$157
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$120
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$76
Shire North American Group Inc
$75
Glaukos Corporation
$72
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$55
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$51
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Allergan Inc.
$24
Harrow Eye, LLC
$23
Santen Inc.
$22
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$18
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · INFUSE · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · Izervay · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · Omidria · PanOptix · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Symphony IOL · TobraDex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Verkazia · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject W · rhopressa · 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.

Equivalent to $96 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
406
Per 100K population
20.9
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL REGIONAL 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. Mendelsohn is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Mendelsohn experienced with visual field test, extended?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mendelsohn performed 690 visual field test, extended 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. Mendelsohn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mendelsohn received a total of $3,891 from 26 companies across 208 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. Mendelsohn's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Hollywood?
Dr. Mendelsohn's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Mendelsohn) 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 →