Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Hoffman, O.D.

Optometrist · Orange Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
905 PARK AVE, Orange Park, FL 32073
9042641206
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1730115759 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. Hoffman 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. Hoffman

Dr. James Hoffman is an optometrist in Orange Park, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hoffman performed 664 Medicare services across 569 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hoffman received a total of $753,777 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1601 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hoffman 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 31% volume in FL$ $753,777 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
664
Medicare services
Top 31% in FL for optometrist
569
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~35 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient335$85$189
Eye exam, established patient, focused150$59$132
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)57$28$79
Cataract surgery with lens implant34$82$240
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)27$23$79
Visual field test, extended23$45$99
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)20$60$115
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient18$111$229
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.
5.1% high complexity
12.7% medium
82.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$753,777
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $107,682/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for optometrist
22
Companies
1,601
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$751,375 (99.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,401 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$138,806
2023
$154,397
2022
$122,929
2021
$144,096
2020
$28,744
2019
$84,282
2018
$80,523

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$383,719
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$290,991
Allergan, Inc.
$35,656
Allergan Inc.
$28,459
ABBVIE INC.
$12,551
Alcon Vision LLC
$531
Shire North American Group Inc
$365
CooperVision Inc.
$293
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$228
Optos, Inc.
$194
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$117
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
OPTOVUE, INC.
$109
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$67
MacuLogix, Inc.
$54
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$49
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$42
OPTOS, INC.
$35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Alcon Research LLC
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AdaptDx · BIOTRUE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · EYSUVIS · INFUSE · INFUSE MULTIFOCAL · INVELTYS · JARDIANCE · LATANOPROSTENE BUNOD · LUMIGAN · MiSight Contact Lens · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · NOVAKONE · OCT · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · P200DTx · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · REVIVE · SILSOFT · SOFLENS · TEPEZZA · TOTAL30 · ULTRA · ULTRA MULTIFOCAL TORIC · VUITY · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · ZENLENS
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 →

The majority of payments (100%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optometrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for optometrist in FL.

Equivalent to $113,521 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
236
Per 100K population
105.6
County median income
$86,094
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK 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. Hoffman is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), 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. Hoffman experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hoffman performed 335 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. Hoffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hoffman received a total of $753,777 from 22 companies across 1,601 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. Hoffman's costs compare to other optometrists in Orange Park?
Dr. Hoffman's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Hoffman) 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 →