Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lani Vu, MD

Ophthalmology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1333 3RD AVE S STE 301, Naples, FL 34102
2392622020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386669877 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vu

Dr. Lani Vu is an ophthalmology in Naples, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vu performed 3,257 Medicare services across 2,502 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vu received a total of $4,418 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 208 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. Vu 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 39% volume in FL$ $4,418 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,257
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for ophthalmology
2,502
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~171 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 exam, established patient, focused1,228$61$183
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient562$87$263
Visual field test, extended484$44$133
Retinal photography (fundus photo)463$28$105
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)127$23$78
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye106$21$57
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient99$108$313
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement41$34$240
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow36$189$521
Cataract surgery with lens implant33$412$2,100
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser24$261$698
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)22$28$78
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft20$876$3,360
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness12$8$27
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.
1.0% high complexity
4.9% medium
94.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,418
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $631/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for ophthalmology
27
Companies
208
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
$4,418 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$329
2023
$488
2022
$578
2021
$960
2020
$690
2019
$997
2018
$376

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,106
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$557
Allergan, Inc.
$349
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$348
Allergan Inc.
$268
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$263
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$262
ABBVIE INC.
$253
AbbVie Inc.
$174
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$150
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$89
Dompe US, Inc.
$88
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$85
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$78
Glaukos Corporation
$56
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$51
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Ivantis, Inc
$31
Thea Pharma Inc.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Merz North America, Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Alcon Research LLC
$17
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BESIVANCE · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · PanOptix · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · Xeomin · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · 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 $136 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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. Vu is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Vu experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vu performed 1,228 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. Vu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vu received a total of $4,418 from 27 companies across 208 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. Vu's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Naples?
Dr. Vu's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Vu) 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 →