Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Kostick, MD

Ophthalmology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
11512 LAKE MEAD AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32256
9046422222
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1336139187 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. Kostick 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. Kostick

Dr. David Kostick is an ophthalmology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kostick performed 6,594 Medicare services across 2,174 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kostick received a total of $96,221 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 221 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kostick 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 18% volume in FL $96,221 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 68360 Clear January 31, 2028
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 ↗
6,594
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for ophthalmology
2,174
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~330 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
Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit
An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit.
4,276 $4 $10
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
664 $16 $73
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
327 $60 $245
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.
188 $68 $210
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
166 $56 $233
Visual field test, intermediate
A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes.
150 $32 $206
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
84 $114 $568
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.
76 $93 $310
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.
74 $79 $315
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
71 $103 $580
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
71 $45 $263
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
65 $90 $355
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.
65 $40 $126
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
61 $123 $710
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
40 $123 $483
Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement
A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid.
34 $522 $2,764
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
32 $185 $891
Brow paralysis repair
Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area.
22 $540 $2,646
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
21 $286 $1,891
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 20 $640 $3,112
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
19 $23 $133
Temporary closure of eyelids by suture 18 $41 $351
Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
18 $373 $1,781
Nasal tear duct probing with tube or stent insertion
A procedure to open a blocked tear duct by probing the area and inserting a tube or stent to maintain drainage.
17 $96 $978
Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4
Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid.
15 $515 $2,042
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.
0.3% high complexity
66.2% medium
33.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$96,221
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,746/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for ophthalmology
17
Companies
221
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$94,601 (98.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,419 (1.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$200 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24,445
2023
$17,519
2022
$27,493
2021
$12,383
2020
$7,019
2019
$6,872
2018
$490

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$70,199
Amgen Inc.
$24,403
Merz North America, Inc.
$354
Alcon Vision LLC
$203
Allergan, Inc.
$200
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$190
Omeros Corporation
$132
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$82
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$44
Stryker Corporation
$26
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Ivantis, Inc
$21
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Hydrus · INVELTYS · LUMIGAN · NGENUITY · OCULOPLASTIC · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · ReSTOR · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis Simplicity · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · 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 →

The majority of payments (98%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $1,459 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 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. Kostick is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, 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. Kostick experienced with botox injection (xeomin), per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kostick performed 4,276 botox injection (xeomin), per unit 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. Kostick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kostick received a total of $96,221 from 17 companies across 221 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. Kostick's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Kostick's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Kostick) 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 →