Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Syril Dorairaj, MD

Ophthalmology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1295992550 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. Dorairaj 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. Dorairaj

Dr. Syril Dorairaj is an ophthalmology in Jacksonville, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dorairaj performed 2,719 Medicare services across 2,235 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dorairaj received a total of $427,704 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 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. Dorairaj 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 43% volume in FL$ $427,704 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,719
Medicare services
Top 43% in FL for ophthalmology
2,235
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~160 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Visual field test, extended618$41$332
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient474$82$477
Eye exam, established patient, focused433$61$326
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)383$24$230
Cataract surgery with lens implant150$368$3,871
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient110$101$582
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope91$28$492
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness87$8$106
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement85$10$181
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser51$254$1,325
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)41$28$223
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye37$21$166
Incision to improve eye fluid flow26$641$4,225
Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye25$467$4,804
Removal of scar tissue in eye (goniosynechiae)23$179$2,624
Revision or repair of operative wound of eye20$352$2,168
Destruction of lens tissue using laser20$295$2,296
New patient problem focused exam of visual system19$49$310
Retinal photography (fundus photo)14$27$294
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing12$33$304
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.
5.5% high complexity
22.1% medium
72.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$427,704
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $61,101/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for ophthalmology
15
Companies
293
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
$216,297 (50.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$203,331 (47.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,077 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,772
2023
$7,915
2022
$197,627
2021
$18,232
2020
$21,017
2019
$108,168
2018
$67,972

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$207,652
Iridex Corporation
$202,117
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$10,160
Allergan Inc.
$2,264
ABBVIE INC.
$1,299
Glaukos Corporation
$938
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$709
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$655
AbbVie Inc.
$602
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$557
Ivantis, Inc
$237
Allergan, Inc.
$214
Alcon Vision LLC
$160
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · CATALYS SYSTEM · Catalys Laser System · CyPass · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · IACCESS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Rocklatan · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iAccess Precision Blade · iDose · iStent · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject W
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $15,730 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
97
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Dorairaj is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 1%), with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Dorairaj experienced with visual field test, extended?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dorairaj performed 618 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. Dorairaj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dorairaj received a total of $427,704 from 15 companies across 293 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. Dorairaj's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Dorairaj's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Dorairaj) 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 →