Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Albert Caruana, MD

Ophthalmology · Oakland Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1164 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD STE 300, Oakland Park, FL 33334
9544882020
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1154527851 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. Caruana 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. Caruana

Dr. Albert Caruana is an ophthalmology specialist in Oakland Park, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caruana performed 1,589 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caruana received a total of $15,299 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 365 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Caruana is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,589 Medicare services $15,299 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 101883 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 — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,589
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
542 $85 $260
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.
306 $62 $185
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.
153 $26 $90
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.
136 $43 $130
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
101 $92 $308
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
94 $24 $77
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.
81 $429 $1,141
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
75 $29 $85
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
52 $36 $125
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
21 $25 $77
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
15 $19 $57
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
13 $218 $690
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
5.1% high complexity
12.0% medium
82.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,299
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,186/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
365
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,069
2023
$1,408
2022
$2,394
2021
$4,769
2020
$1,252
2019
$1,160
2018
$1,248

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$2,087
ABBVIE INC.
$322
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$272
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$167
Glaukos Corporation
$42
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$41
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$32
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Dompe US, Inc.
$26
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$4,483
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$3,947
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$720
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$561
ABBVIE INC.
$542
Allergan, Inc.
$484
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$453
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$425
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$390
AbbVie Inc.
$334
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$298
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$261
Allergan Inc.
$250
Shire North American Group Inc
$236
Glaukos Corporation
$230
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$215
Dompe US, Inc.
$187
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$178
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$167
Akorn, Inc.
$143
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$141
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$88
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$74
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$74
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$53
Mallinckrodt LLC
$40
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
TissueTech, Inc.
$34
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$28
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
247
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FORT LAUDERDALE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Caruana is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Caruana experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Caruana performed 542 comprehensive eye exam, established patient services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Caruana receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Caruana received a total of $15,299 from 35 companies across 365 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Caruana's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Oakland Park?
Dr. Caruana's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Caruana) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →