Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gabriel Lazcano, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1661 SW 37TH AVE, Miami, FL 33145
3054612400
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1699776534 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. Lazcano 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. Lazcano

Dr. Gabriel Lazcano is an ophthalmology in Miami, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lazcano performed 848 Medicare services across 768 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lazcano received a total of $39,163 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lazcano 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▲ 848 Medicare services$ $39,163 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
848
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
768
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~42 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient235$81$149
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)91$26$91
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)90$27$91
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)82$35$74
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient73$94$250
Retinal photography (fundus photo)45$24$112
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)41$77$100
Eye exam, established patient, focused34$58$105
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement30$28$198
Cataract surgery with lens implant29$464$3,000
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser26$284$1,014
Visual field test, extended25$42$122
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope19$22$156
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness16$8$55
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye12$19$55
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.
3.4% high complexity
25.5% medium
71.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$39,163
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,595/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for ophthalmology
32
Companies
203
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,044 (63.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,949 (22.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,140 (13.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$31 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,704
2023
$582
2022
$2,121
2021
$1,019
2020
$1,037
2019
$23,686
2018
$5,014

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$30,501
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$1,396
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,034
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,028
Allergan Inc.
$845
Allergan, Inc.
$758
Shire North American Group Inc
$527
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$474
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$381
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$368
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$330
TissueTech, Inc.
$257
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$205
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
RxSight Inc
$128
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$106
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$67
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$45
TISSUETECH, INC.
$44
Glaukos Corporation
$37
Akorn, Inc.
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$28
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$24
Dompe US, Inc.
$21
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$21
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Hillrom - Connex Vital Signs Monitor 6800 · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Luxor · MIEBO · None Specified · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zioptan · 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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $4,618 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
323
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
MIAMI VA MEDICAL CENTER
2.1 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. Lazcano is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 7%), 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. Lazcano experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lazcano performed 235 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Lazcano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lazcano received a total of $39,163 from 32 companies across 203 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. Lazcano's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Miami?
Dr. Lazcano's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Lazcano) 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 →