Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elena Bitrian, MD

Ophthalmology · Plantation, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
8100 SW 10TH ST, Plantation, FL 33324
9544652700
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1528356110 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. Bitrian 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. Bitrian

Dr. Elena Bitrian is an ophthalmology in Plantation, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bitrian performed 593 Medicare services across 512 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bitrian received a total of $5,690 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bitrian 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ 593 Medicare services$ $5,690 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
593
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
512
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~42 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)188$76$299
Visual field test, extended113$20$102
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)78$52$193
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)66$17$102
Cataract surgery with lens implant44$397$2,456
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye28$14$77
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$87$507
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness21$6$38
Retinal photography (fundus photo)18$15$88
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft11$966$4,319
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.
7.4% high complexity
14.7% medium
77.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,690
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,138/year across 5 years
Top 23% in FL for ophthalmology
8
Companies
37
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$2,792 (49.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,398 (42.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$500 (8.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,646
2023
$1,425
2022
$390
2021
$107
2019
$122

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Carl Zeiss Meditec Digital Innovations LLC
$2,792
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,749
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$500
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$366
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$60
Glaukos Corporation
$56
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$45
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · Centurion · Clareon · GONIO ready · HYDRUS Microstent · Kahook Dual Blade · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Rhopressa · Tecnis IOL · VERACITY SURGICAL · 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

Equivalent to $959 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
387
Per 100K population
19.9
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Bitrian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and mixed engagement industry engagement.

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. Bitrian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bitrian performed 188 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bitrian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bitrian received a total of $5,690 from 8 companies across 37 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. Bitrian's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Plantation?
Dr. Bitrian's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Bitrian) 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 →