Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Seaborn Hunt, MD

Ophthalmology · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3220 SW 31ST RD, Ocala, FL 34474
3528737200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1700826922 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. Hunt

Dr. Seaborn Hunt is an ophthalmology specialist in Ocala, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hunt performed 4,562 Medicare services across 3,955 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hunt received a total of $3,495 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 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. Hunt 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 28% volume in FL $3,495 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,562
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for ophthalmology
3,955
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~240 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
819 $81 $160
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.
611 $25 $73
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.
539 $43 $79
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.
478 $58 $114
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
353 $29 $52
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.
323 $372 $933
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
306 $24 $47
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
302 $27 $51
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
230 $109 $216
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
141 $246 $426
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
121 $85 $165
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
101 $94 $189
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
61 $39 $73
Dilation of eye fluid drainage
A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily.
44 $384 $793
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
35 $19 $35
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
29 $55 $117
Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion
Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye.
23 $361 $869
Eye deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
16 $45 $80
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
15 $177 $313
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
15 $75 $146
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.
7.1% high complexity
13.3% medium
79.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,495
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $499/year across 7 years
Top 34% in FL for ophthalmology
32
Companies
146
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
$3,482 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$374
2023
$275
2022
$446
2021
$462
2020
$473
2019
$928
2018
$536

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$691
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$555
Shire North American Group Inc
$228
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$214
Alcon Vision LLC
$208
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$188
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$172
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$147
Glaukos Corporation
$135
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$112
Allergan, Inc.
$110
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$95
Nova Eye, Inc.
$86
ABBVIE INC.
$84
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$50
Ellex, Inc
$45
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$36
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$26
Harrow Eye, LLC
$23
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$19
TissueTech, Inc.
$18
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$17
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$15
Omeros Corporation
$14
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Alcon Research LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · APTIMA · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BESIVANCE · BOTOX · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Catalys Laser System · Catalyst System · Centurion · Cequa · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · ILEVRO · INTRAROSA · INVELTYS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROLENSA · Prokera · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · Tango-R SLT/YAG Combination Laser with Reflex Technology · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
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 $77 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA
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. Hunt is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hunt experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hunt performed 819 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. Hunt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hunt received a total of $3,495 from 32 companies across 146 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. Hunt's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Ocala?
Dr. Hunt's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Hunt) 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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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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