Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jorge Fortun, MD

Ophthalmology · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
7101 FAIRWAY DR, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
5615151500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1184736464 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. Fortun

Dr. Jorge Fortun is an ophthalmology in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fortun performed 68,293 Medicare services across 4,185 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fortun received a total of $699,400 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 626 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Fortun 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 1% volume in FL$ $699,400 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
68,293
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for ophthalmology
4,185
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,594 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)57,600$29$90
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)2,192$32$167
Eye injection for retinal disease1,801$101$439
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)1,756$692$1,389
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,425$98$299
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,096$92$296
Retinal photography (fundus photo)834$27$290
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg539$182$503
Unclassified drugs387$289$994
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient195$103$369
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg168$158$685
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)132$69$193
New patient office visit (45-59 min)53$106$507
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures34$46$369
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$146$429
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)18$159$660
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina16$649$3,419
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser14$249$1,177
Removal of membrane of retina12$934$4,389
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 ↗
$699,400
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $99,914/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for ophthalmology
31
Companies
626
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
$488,802 (69.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$198,866 (28.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,732 (1.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$184,114
2023
$160,879
2022
$71,343
2021
$62,662
2020
$41,074
2019
$138,937
2018
$40,392

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$126,513
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108,067
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$96,822
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$83,935
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$68,885
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50,410
Alcon Vision LLC
$29,698
Allergan Inc.
$27,466
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$25,728
Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.
$25,633
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$13,147
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$9,879
Allergan, Inc.
$9,062
Genentech USA, Inc.
$8,220
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$4,750
NotalVision
$3,251
Genentech, Inc.
$2,447
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$2,060
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$1,240
ABBVIE INC.
$533
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$408
Mallinckrodt LLC
$356
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$304
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$210
PFIZER INC.
$115
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$105
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Halozyme Inc
$35
Biogen, Inc.
$28
Baudax Bio Inc.
$23
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AIMOVIG · ANJESO · ARTEVO 800 · BEOVU · CEQUA · CIRRUS 5000 with AngioPlex · CIRRUS 6000 · CIRRUS HD-OCT · CLARUS · CLARUS 500 · CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera · CLARUS 700 · Cimerli · Clareon · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · ELIQUIS · EVA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · FORUM · ForeseeHome · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · Luxor · NGENUITY · OPMI Lumera · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESCAN 700 · STELLARIS · Susvimo · Syfovre · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · combined machine · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $1,024 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
4.9 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. Fortun is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), 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. Fortun experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fortun performed 57,600 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Fortun receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fortun received a total of $699,400 from 31 companies across 626 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. Fortun's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Fortun's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Fortun) 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 →