Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David McDonald, MD
Optician · Ormond Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. McDonald 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. McDonald
Dr. David McDonald is an optician specialist in Ormond Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDonald performed 8,371 Medicare services across 1,213 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDonald received a total of $16,460 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 865 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. McDonald 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 11% volume in FL
$16,460 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70742 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,371
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for optician
1,213
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
6,668 | $5 | $7 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
469 | $62 | $142 |
| 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. |
208 | $59 | $150 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
186 | $74 | $167 |
| 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. |
134 | $94 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
128 | $134 | $404 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
52 | $127 | $307 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
48 | $234 | $1,000 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $163 | $405 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
46 | $327 | $930 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
45 | $130 | $362 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
40 | $162 | $443 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 37 | $102 | $276 |
| 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. |
35 | $117 | $302 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
30 | $72 | $181 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
30 | $96 | $250 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
30 | $25 | $75 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
30 | $26 | $72 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $102 | $276 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
25 | $40 | $78 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 17 | $74 | $204 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels with and without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck. Images are taken both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance visibility. |
14 | $274 | $1,376 |
| 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. |
14 | $44 | $88 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
13 | $161 | $900 |
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 ↗$16,460
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,351/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for optician
72
Companies
865
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
$16,064 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$396 (2.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,688
2023
$2,957
2022
$2,669
2021
$2,167
2020
$1,605
2019
$2,961
2018
$1,412
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eisai Inc.
$1,385
ABBVIE INC.
$1,365
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,011
Biogen, Inc.
$711
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$643
EMD Serono, Inc.
$642
GENZYME CORPORATION
$634
CSL Behring
$617
MDD US Operations, LLC
$606
ARGENX US, INC.
$556
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$484
UCB, Inc.
$401
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$396
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$386
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$375
US WorldMeds, LLC
$355
PFIZER INC.
$344
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$344
SK Life Science, Inc.
$339
Lilly USA, LLC
$334
Genentech USA, Inc.
$331
AbbVie Inc.
$331
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$326
Amgen Inc.
$299
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$269
Allergan, Inc.
$245
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$228
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$201
Corium, LLC
$178
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$151
Allergan Inc.
$148
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$136
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$119
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
GE HEALTHCARE
$105
Lundbeck LLC
$103
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Celgene Corporation
$81
Neurelis, Inc.
$71
AbbVie, Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$51
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$48
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$46
Grifols USA, LLC
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$23
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$16
Neuronetics, Inc.
$16
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$15
Promius Pharma LLC
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$12
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 22.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in FL.
Equivalent to $197 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
18.1
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH
6.9 mi
6.9 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. McDonald is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, 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. McDonald experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDonald performed 6,668 botox injection, per unit 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. McDonald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McDonald received a total of $16,460 from 72 companies across 865 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. McDonald's costs compare to other opticians in Ormond Beach?
Dr. McDonald's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. McDonald) 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.
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