Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Hasty, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Panama City, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2500 W 23RD ST, Panama City, FL 32405
8507843936
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1831137595 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Hasty 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. Hasty

Dr. Benjamin Hasty is an ophthalmology specialist in Panama City, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hasty performed 2,552 Medicare services across 2,144 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hasty received a total of $838 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Hasty 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 46% volume in FL $838 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 59972 Clear January 31, 2027
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

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,552
Medicare services
Top 46% in FL for ophthalmology
2,144
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~134 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused 643 $60 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 622 $85 $165
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 193 $25 $83
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 189 $28 $165
Visual field test, extended 176 $43 $133
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 154 $29 $92
Cataract surgery with lens implant 149 $417 $1,955
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 96 $19 $76
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 94 $97 $216
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 68 $237 $632
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 39 $170 $546
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 35 $570 $2,146
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 27 $30 $84
Microfluid analysis of tears 26 $22 $29
Photography of content of eyes 23 $13 $43
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 18 $47 $135
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.
5.8% high complexity
13.6% medium
80.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$838
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $120/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in FL for ophthalmology
12
Companies
21
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
$774 (92.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$64 (7.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$48
2023
$117
2022
$197
2021
$112
2020
$235
2019
$106
2018
$23

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$172
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$134
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$68
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$42
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$27
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$22
Glaukos Corporation
$21
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CLARUS · Cequa · INVELTYS · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · Rhopressa · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · VYZULTA · iDose
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$70,188
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Hasty is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hasty experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hasty performed 643 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Hasty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hasty received a total of $838 from 12 companies across 21 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. Hasty's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Panama City?
Dr. Hasty's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Hasty) 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 →