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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samantha Xavier, MD

Ophthalmology · Ocoee, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
10131 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee, FL 34761
4072062020
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1316240690 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. Xavier 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. Xavier

Dr. Samantha Xavier is an ophthalmology in Ocoee, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Xavier performed 55,764 Medicare services across 2,487 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Xavier received a total of $4,966 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 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. Xavier 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $4,966 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
55,764
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for ophthalmology
2,487
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,718 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 numbing gel (chloroprocaine)49,681$1$1
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,983$29$75
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)1,116$684$1,050
Eye injection for retinal disease1,043$85$400
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient911$83$180
Unclassified drugs467$63$100
Eye exam, established patient, focused284$62$160
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)86$67$160
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)60$40$160
Retinal photography (fundus photo)37$28$100
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient29$98$200
Visual field test, extended23$49$120
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)18$89$160
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified15$49$100
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures11$27$250
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,966
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $709/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for ophthalmology
27
Companies
107
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
$4,873 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,277
2023
$969
2022
$592
2021
$404
2020
$220
2019
$947
2018
$557

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,201
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$618
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$319
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$301
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$296
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$256
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$249
RxSight Inc
$215
ABBVIE INC.
$159
Allergan Inc.
$157
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$129
AbbVie Inc.
$125
Glaukos Corporation
$120
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$100
Dompe US, Inc.
$93
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$93
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$92
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$85
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$63
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$60
Genentech USA, Inc.
$58
Shire North American Group Inc
$47
Mallinckrodt LLC
$43
Allergan, Inc.
$35
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$21
Notal Vision, Inc.
$17
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · Centurion · Cimerli · Clareon · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENVISTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Foresee Home · ILUVIEN · ISTENT INJECT W · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Syfovre · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VABYSMO · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · iDose
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH-HEALTH CENTRAL 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. Xavier is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Xavier experienced with eye numbing gel (chloroprocaine)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Xavier performed 49,681 eye numbing gel (chloroprocaine) 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. Xavier receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Xavier received a total of $4,966 from 27 companies across 107 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. Xavier's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Ocoee?
Dr. Xavier's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Xavier) 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 →