Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laura Muller, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Oldsmar, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3155 CURLEW RD, Oldsmar, FL 34677
7272162020
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1518927730 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. Muller 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. Muller

Dr. Laura Muller is an ophthalmology specialist in Oldsmar, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Muller performed 4,951 Medicare services across 4,267 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Muller received a total of $2,145 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 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. Muller 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 26% volume in FL $2,145 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 88265 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 ↗
4,951
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for ophthalmology
4,267
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~248 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,144 $28 $84
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.
934 $64 $150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
896 $85 $250
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
613 $26 $75
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.
239 $44 $115
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
191 $101 $300
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
187 $19 $55
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
181 $25 $75
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
129 $34 $155
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.
107 $427 $1,945
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
68 $257 $995
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
35 $16 $250
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
33 $90 $300
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
33 $9 $30
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
32 $19 $110
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
23 $186 $500
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 $536 $3,000
Removal of foreign body from external eye
This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye.
15 $23 $115
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.
15 $26 $115
Extended color vision testing
A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision.
15 $36 $110
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 $82 $220
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
12 $44 $165
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.
11 $58 $175
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.
2.2% high complexity
39.8% medium
58.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,145
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $306/year across 7 years
Top 47% in FL for ophthalmology
20
Companies
68
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
$2,145 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$321
2023
$439
2022
$285
2021
$417
2020
$50
2019
$246
2018
$386

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dompe US, Inc.
$426
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$263
Senseonics, Incorporated
$262
Alcon Vision LLC
$225
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$129
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$117
Shire North American Group Inc
$115
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$86
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$79
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$73
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$66
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$48
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$42
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
RxSight Inc
$18
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
TissueTech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · CEQUA · Centurion · Clareon · EYSUVIS · Eversense · Flarex · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX SM · LifeVest · MIEBO · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · TYRVAYA · Tobradex ST · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zerviate · 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 $43 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
195
Per 100K population
20.3
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
2.7 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. Muller is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Muller experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Muller performed 1,144 retinal 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. Muller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Muller received a total of $2,145 from 20 companies across 68 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. Muller's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Oldsmar?
Dr. Muller's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Muller) 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 →