Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Schnipper, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2001 COLLEGE ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204
9043555555
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1588667695 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. Schnipper 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. Schnipper

Dr. Robert Schnipper is an ophthalmology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schnipper performed 1,410 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schnipper received a total of $4,169 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schnipper is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,410 Medicare services $4,169 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 19517 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 — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,410
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
285 $84 $226
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.
243 $61 $185
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
187 $27 $102
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
168 $389 $2,800
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
154 $94 $248
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
102 $31 $83
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
91 $232 $1,020
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
63 $26 $83
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.
48 $41 $127
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
25 $135 $404
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
17 $547 $2,950
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
14 $8 $35
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
13 $27 $75
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
11.9% high complexity
13.6% medium
74.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,169
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $596/year across 7 years
Top 29% in FL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
142
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$382
2023
$210
2022
$774
2021
$728
2020
$420
2019
$1,339
2018
$316

Payments by company (2024)

Harrow Eye, LLC
$67
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$51
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$40
Halozyme Inc
$38
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$27
Dompe US, Inc.
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Alcon Vision LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 44.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,192
Allergan, Inc.
$450
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$358
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$305
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$232
Alcon Vision LLC
$226
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$216
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$156
Shire North American Group Inc
$130
ABBVIE INC.
$112
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$83
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$75
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$74
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$70
Harrow Eye, LLC
$67
AbbVie Inc.
$63
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
Allergan Inc.
$45
Halozyme Inc
$38
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$29
Dompe US, Inc.
$26
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$25
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$21
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Omeros Corporation
$15
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.
$12
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AMVISC · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · INVELTYS · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OPD-III · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · rhopressa · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
97
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Schnipper is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schnipper experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schnipper performed 285 comprehensive eye exam, established patient services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Schnipper receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schnipper received a total of $4,169 from 30 companies across 142 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Schnipper's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Schnipper's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Schnipper) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →