Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Barnard, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Lake Mary, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1025 PRIMERA BLVD, Lake Mary, FL 32746
4073331570
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1487654117 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. Barnard 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. Barnard

Dr. Thomas Barnard is a retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in Lake Mary, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barnard performed 33,891 Medicare services across 7,071 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barnard received a total of $6,601 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Barnard 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 20% volume in FL$ $6,601 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33,891
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
7,071
Unique beneficiaries
$132
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,695 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)15,480$29$79
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)3,717$675$1,666
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)3,444$30$78
Eye injection for retinal disease2,559$99$479
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,384$86$223
Retinal photography (fundus photo)1,355$27$126
Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg1,303$217$1,073
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)979$69$142
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg892$179$626
Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg705$120$635
New patient office visit (45-59 min)320$122$320
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified301$64$317
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing272$11$80
Eye exam, established patient, focused271$65$180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)261$95$256
Unclassified drugs222$1,119$3,517
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)188$1$4
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye108$103$257
Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball41$36$179
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures22$33$219
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs20$67$330
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient13$108$306
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina12$884$4,200
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina11$478$2,505
Removal of membrane of retina11$901$3,018
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 ↗
$6,601
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $943/year across 7 years
Top 39% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
18
Companies
172
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
$3,675 (55.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,663 (25.2%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$1,130 (17.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$134 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$959
2023
$2,334
2022
$1,030
2021
$1,056
2020
$459
2019
$512
2018
$249

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$2,792
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$928
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$856
Genentech USA, Inc.
$646
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$254
Allergan, Inc.
$158
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$149
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
Allergan Inc.
$105
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$100
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$97
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$64
AbbVie Inc.
$51
Harrow Eye, LLC
$51
Sandoz Inc.
$22
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 69.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BEOVU · Cimerli · DEXYCU · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · Syfovre · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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 (56%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$83,030
Nearest hospital
CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
3.7 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. Barnard is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Barnard experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barnard performed 15,480 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. Barnard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barnard received a total of $6,601 from 18 companies across 172 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. Barnard's costs compare to other retina specialist (ophthalmology) physicians in Lake Mary?
Dr. Barnard's average Medicare payment per service is $132. 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. Barnard) 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 →