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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Handza, D.O

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Pinellas Park, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
9375 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
7273657376
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1083603146 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. Handza 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. Handza

Dr. Jason Handza is a retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in Pinellas Park, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Handza performed 8,998 Medicare services across 892 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Handza received a total of $5,841 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Handza 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 8,998 Medicare services$ $5,841 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,998
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
892
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~450 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)6,720$29$69
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)669$30$82
Eye injection for retinal disease494$90$275
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient471$92$232
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)247$689$2,126
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified160$66$199
Retinal photography (fundus photo)79$28$74
Unclassified drugs73$368$996
Eye exam, established patient, focused53$69$171
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye18$101$245
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient14$114$281
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 ↗
$5,841
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $834/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
23
Companies
112
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
$4,437 (76.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,404 (24.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$638
2023
$630
2022
$748
2021
$705
2020
$164
2019
$1,483
2018
$1,472

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$1,093
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,081
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$682
Genentech USA, Inc.
$442
Notal Vision, Inc.
$422
Allergan Inc.
$407
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$338
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$223
Allergan, Inc.
$201
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$184
Alcon Vision LLC
$139
ABBVIE INC.
$116
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$99
Amgen Inc.
$46
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$18
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · BEOVU · CRYSTALENS · Cequa · Cimerli · Constellation · DUREZOL · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Foresee Home · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · OZURDEX · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RETISERT · STELLARIS PC · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
3.3 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. Handza is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Handza experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Handza performed 6,720 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. Handza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Handza received a total of $5,841 from 23 companies across 112 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. Handza's costs compare to other retina specialist (ophthalmology) physicians in Pinellas Park?
Dr. Handza's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Handza) 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 →