Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Vazquez, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
900 NW 17TH ST, Miami, FL 33136
3052432020
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1083989719 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. Vazquez 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. Vazquez

Dr. Luis Vazquez is an ophthalmology specialist in Miami, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vazquez performed 605 Medicare services across 559 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vazquez received a total of $55,716 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vazquez 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 605 Medicare services $55,716 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
5
Active licenses
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Paramedic 533270 Clear December 1, 2026 —
Massage Therapist 62222 Clear August 31, 2027 —
Registered Nurse 9438590 Clear April 30, 2028 —
Registered Nurse 9519644 Clear April 30, 2027 —
Medical Doctor 116786 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

Medicare Utilization ↗
605
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
559
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 138 $15 $102
Visual field test, extended 126 $18 $102
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 114 $52 $296
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 83 $71 $299
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 76 $49 $193
Cataract surgery with lens implant 22 $412 $2,428
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 19 $25 $114
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 15 $68 $304
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 12 $14 $77
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.
3.6% high complexity
22.8% medium
73.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$55,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,959/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for ophthalmology
10
Companies
23
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$50,000 (89.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,300 (5.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,416 (2.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,000 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$199
2023
$228
2022
$1,134
2021
$1,146
2020
$2,572
2019
$185
2018
$50,253

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Research Ltd
$50,000
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$4,448
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$328
Allergan, Inc.
$259
Glaukos Corporation
$174
Alcon Vision LLC
$134
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$115
AbbVie Inc.
$114
Allergan Inc.
$104
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$41
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Clareon · DURYSTA · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · Rhopressa · Tecnis Simplicity · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 (90%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $9,209 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
327
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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. Vazquez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 7% of FL peers.

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. Vazquez experienced with optic nerve imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vazquez performed 138 optic nerve imaging (oct scan) 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. Vazquez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vazquez received a total of $55,716 from 10 companies across 23 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. Vazquez's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Miami?
Dr. Vazquez's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Vazquez) 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 →

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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 →