Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Isidoro Zarco, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3230 W FLAGLER ST, Miami, FL 33135
3054433330
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1710903141 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. Zarco 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. Zarco

Dr. Isidoro Zarco is an ophthalmology specialist in Miami, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zarco performed 2,613 Medicare services across 2,130 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zarco received a total of $10,111 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 201 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. Zarco 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 45% volume in FL $10,111 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 39131 Clear January 31, 2028
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

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,613
Medicare services
Top 45% in FL for ophthalmology
2,130
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~138 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 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.
687 $72 $135
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
486 $97 $165
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.
362 $29 $85
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
333 $32 $180
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.
195 $50 $125
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
115 $28 $180
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
94 $38 $140
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
90 $105 $217
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.
71 $449 $2,625
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
63 $28 $90
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
34 $274 $500
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
22 $9 $35
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
19 $17 $125
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
16 $32 $165
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
13 $167 $250
Visual field test, intermediate
A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes.
13 $38 $70
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.
2.7% high complexity
20.4% medium
76.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,111
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,444/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for ophthalmology
30
Companies
201
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
$10,111 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,899
2023
$1,061
2022
$830
2021
$1,042
2020
$784
2019
$2,795
2018
$1,700

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,312
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,067
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$905
Allergan, Inc.
$740
Allergan Inc.
$672
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$669
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$583
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$558
ABBVIE INC.
$503
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$273
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$255
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$246
AbbVie Inc.
$239
Shire North American Group Inc
$181
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$155
Dompe US, Inc.
$148
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$134
Omeros Corporation
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$93
Amgen Inc.
$57
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$40
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$22
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$18
Thea Pharma Inc.
$17
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$16
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$15
Akorn, Inc.
$14
TissueTech, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Acuvue · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ILUVIEN · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Infiniti · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMIDRIA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $387 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
MIAMI VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 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. Zarco is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers, with 19 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. Zarco experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zarco performed 687 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Zarco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zarco received a total of $10,111 from 30 companies across 201 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. Zarco's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Miami?
Dr. Zarco's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Zarco) 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 →