Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nichole Hruban, O.D.

Optometrist · Orange Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
901 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park, FL 32065
9045621160
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1386805190 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. Hruban 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. Hruban

Dr. Nichole Hruban is an optometrist in Orange Park, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hruban performed 1,746 Medicare services across 1,601 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hruban received a total of $4,889 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Hruban 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL$ $4,889 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,746
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for optometrist
1,601
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~103 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 patient376$80$260
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)265$29$85
Visual field test, extended203$44$130
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)180$24$77
Eye exam, established patient, focused174$64$185
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient150$105$309
Retinal photography (fundus photo)111$23$81
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)83$66$192
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness64$9$25
New patient office visit (30-44 min)38$82$237
New patient office visit (45-59 min)33$126$354
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye21$20$58
Removal of eyelashes using forceps19$14$44
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)17$106$271
Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva)12$21$63
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 ↗
$4,889
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $698/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for optometrist
26
Companies
76
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
$4,889 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$790
2023
$678
2022
$952
2021
$1,168
2020
$320
2019
$956
2018
$25

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$562
ABBVIE INC.
$519
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$482
Allergan, Inc.
$369
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$341
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$297
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$266
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$251
Allergan Inc.
$249
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$233
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$180
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$150
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$149
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$136
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$125
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$123
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$110
Dompe US, Inc.
$95
Optos, Inc.
$62
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$39
Alcon Vision LLC
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Acuvue · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · DAILIES · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · INFUSE · INVELTYS · Izervay · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · P200DTx · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RayOne EMV · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optometrist in FL.

Equivalent to $280 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
180
Per 100K population
80.6
County median income
$86,094
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S CLAY COUNTY
6.4 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. Hruban is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%), with 17 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. Hruban experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hruban performed 376 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. Hruban receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hruban received a total of $4,889 from 26 companies across 76 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. Hruban's costs compare to other optometrists in Orange Park?
Dr. Hruban's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Hruban) 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 →