Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Geetha Vedula, MD

Ophthalmology · Plantation, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1776 N PINE ISLAND RD STE 214, Plantation, FL 33322
3102061166
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1700048501 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. Vedula 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. Vedula

Dr. Geetha Vedula is an ophthalmology specialist in Plantation, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vedula performed 1,067 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vedula received a total of $19,576 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 332 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. Vedula 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,067 Medicare services $19,576 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,067
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
276 $80 $252
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
189 $28 $81
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
148 $44 $126
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
122 $66 $182
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
112 $25 $74
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
65 $91 $301
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
51 $25 $77
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
33 $65 $195
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
24 $424 $1,106
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
24 $8 $24
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
23 $16 $48
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.
2.2% high complexity
33.6% medium
64.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$19,576
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,797/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
332
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
$2,581
2023
$2,342
2022
$1,244
2021
$2,890
2020
$2,571
2019
$3,833
2018
$4,115

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$819
Alcon Vision LLC
$488
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$470
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$373
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$299
Amgen Inc.
$38
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$37
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$28
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$4,475
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,992
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$1,465
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,253
ABBVIE INC.
$1,063
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$1,031
AbbVie Inc.
$1,020
Allergan, Inc.
$833
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$662
Allergan Inc.
$620
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$550
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$549
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$470
Glaukos Corporation
$402
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$393
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$384
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$334
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$268
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$135
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$102
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$97
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$96
Alcon Research LLC
$72
TissueTech, Inc.
$71
Amgen Inc.
$38
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$37
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Akorn, Inc.
$24
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
TISSUETECH, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CIRRUS photo · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · Constellation · CyPass · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KXL system (not refurbished) · Kahook Dual Blade · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PROKERA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SYMPHONY · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis 3-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
229
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 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. Vedula is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Vedula experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vedula performed 276 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Vedula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vedula received a total of $19,576 from 33 companies across 332 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. Vedula's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Plantation?
Dr. Vedula's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Vedula) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →