Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Sullivan, MD
Ophthalmology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
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. Sullivan 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. Sullivan
Dr. John Sullivan is an ophthalmology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sullivan performed 36,243 Medicare services across 11,411 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sullivan received a total of $13,067 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sullivan 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 4% volume in FL
$13,067 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗36,243
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for ophthalmology
11,411
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,812 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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses. |
10,381 | $29 | $72 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
7,328 | $29 | $102 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
4,154 | $92 | $364 |
| 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. |
3,465 | $65 | $183 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
2,554 | $66 | $300 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 2,516 | $690 | $1,469 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
1,244 | $101 | $211 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
742 | $82 | $307 |
| 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. |
650 | $92 | $269 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
630 | $55 | $300 |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. |
415 | $158 | $302 |
| 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. |
349 | $77 | $273 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
312 | $25 | $162 |
| 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. |
304 | $126 | $414 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
156 | $108 | $370 |
| Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina. |
154 | $897 | $2,909 |
| 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. |
154 | $68 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
100 | $37 | $229 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
95 | $404 | $1,355 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
89 | $1 | $4 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
79 | $290 | $2,227 |
| Retinal photocoagulation to prevent detachment This procedure uses laser light to create small burns on the retina. It is performed to help prevent the retina from detaching from the back of the eye. |
65 | $185 | $1,320 |
| Laser vitreolysis A laser procedure used to destroy fluid in the vitreous of the eye, located between the lens and the retina. |
47 | $755 | $2,433 |
| Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina. |
33 | $922 | $3,031 |
| Complex detached retina repair with eye fluid drainage A surgical procedure to repair a detached retina and drain fluid located between the lens and the retina. |
30 | $1,017 | $3,382 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
28 | $24 | $92 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
28 | $53 | $298 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
25 | $38 | $245 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
22 | $436 | $2,288 |
| Removal of implant material from inside of eye This procedure involves the surgical removal of implant material located within the interior of the eye. |
19 | $411 | $2,287 |
| 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. |
19 | $44 | $109 |
| Retinal detachment repair with air or gas injection A procedure to repair a detached retina by injecting air or gas into the eye to push the retina back into place. |
17 | $611 | $2,195 |
| Vitreous removal between lens and retina This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
14 | $624 | $2,268 |
| Removal of retinal membrane A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the surface of the retina. |
13 | $901 | $2,906 |
| Laser repair of detached retina A procedure that uses a laser to seal and reattach a detached retina to the back of the eye. |
12 | $198 | $742 |
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 ↗$13,067
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,867/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for ophthalmology
23
Companies
90
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$11,274 (86.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,793 (13.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$242
2023
$483
2022
$5,040
2021
$2,522
2020
$1,530
2019
$2,097
2018
$1,152
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$11,274
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$370
Genentech USA, Inc.
$357
ABBVIE INC.
$151
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$150
Allergan, Inc.
$126
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$108
Stryker Corporation
$106
Halozyme Inc
$72
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
AbbVie Inc.
$43
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$40
UCB, Inc.
$27
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$26
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Celgene Corporation
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BEOVU · BOSULIF · Briviact · COLORADO · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Hylenex · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · LOTEMAX GEL · Lucentis · NOURIANZ · OZURDEX · PROLENSA · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · TobraDex ST · VABYSMO · VYEPTI · Vabysmo · YUTIQ · ZEPOSIA · 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Equivalent to $36 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 mi
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. Sullivan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Sullivan experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sullivan performed 10,381 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Sullivan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sullivan received a total of $13,067 from 23 companies across 90 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. Sullivan's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Sullivan's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Sullivan) 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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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.
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