Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Heather Larabee, M.D.

Optician · Osprey, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2179 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Osprey, FL 34229
9419660222
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1487699690 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Larabee

Dr. Heather Larabee is an optician specialist in Osprey, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Larabee performed 5,364 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Larabee received a total of $1,213 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Larabee is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 17% volume in FL $1,213 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 96018 Clear January 31, 2028
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 — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,364
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$216
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory.
1,301 $456 $1,174
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.
943 $63 $157
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 764 $318 $710
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
556 $5 $11
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
350 $49 $126
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
330 $28 $116
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 216 $123 $550
Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks
A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination.
165 $434 $1,101
Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam
This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth.
91 $304 $679
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
70 $52 $174
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
64 $26 $57
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
50 $579 $1,350
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
50 $77 $195
Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less
A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair.
45 $113 $501
Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
42 $128 $293
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.
41 $39 $98
Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing.
38 $118 $528
Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure.
29 $121 $538
Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm
A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters.
28 $195 $871
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.
28 $89 $222
Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet.
26 $184 $823
Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts.
26 $596 $1,334
Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block
A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure.
26 $78 $175
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less.
21 $782 $1,751
Additional skin growth biopsy
Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session.
20 $39 $87
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.
16 $85 $196
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
15 $95 $227
Ear tissue biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination.
13 $43 $168
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.7% high complexity
1.9% medium
96.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $173/year across 7 years
Top 47% in FL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
64
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$238
2023
$147
2022
$134
2021
$132
2020
$300
2019
$104
2018
$159

Payments by company (2024)

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$56
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Organogenesis Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$307
Genentech USA, Inc.
$158
Allergan, Inc.
$101
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$82
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$81
Allergan Inc.
$69
ABBVIE INC.
$65
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$56
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
Organogenesis Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Merz North America, Inc.
$21
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Celgene Corporation
$18
Almirall LLC
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BLU-U · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · COSENTYX · DORYX · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Erivedge · ILUMYA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · NUZYRA · ODOMZO (sonidegib) capsules · Odomzo · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sotyktu · TREMFYA · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
137
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
4.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Larabee is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Larabee experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Larabee performed 1,301 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Larabee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Larabee received a total of $1,213 from 21 companies across 64 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Larabee's costs compare to other opticians in Osprey?
Dr. Larabee's average Medicare payment per service is $216. 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. Larabee) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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