Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ilan Epstein, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Plantation, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
850 S PINE ISLAND RD STE 100A, Plantation, FL 33324
9547415555
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1760725626 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. Epstein 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. Epstein

Dr. Ilan Epstein is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in Plantation, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Epstein performed 1,776 Medicare services across 1,487 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Epstein received a total of $5,003 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cornea and external diseases specialist 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. Epstein 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 50% volume in FL$ $5,003 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,776
Medicare services
Top 50% in FL for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
1,487
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~137 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
Retinal photography (fundus photo)317$26$188
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement214$19$185
Ct scan of cornea185$27$125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)175$90$340
Cataract surgery with lens implant134$358$1,723
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient131$88$390
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)129$63$230
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)123$26$115
Visual field test, extended74$45$200
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)54$125$460
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness41$8$40
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)40$155$660
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser34$287$1,500
New patient office visit (45-59 min)32$132$525
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient27$87$465
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye24$355$1,575
New patient office visit (30-44 min)18$73$345
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)13$31$130
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye11$22$85
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.
7.5% high complexity
20.4% medium
72.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,003
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $715/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
29
Companies
89
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
$4,226 (84.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$776 (15.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$679
2023
$675
2022
$1,380
2021
$567
2020
$168
2019
$698
2018
$835

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$776
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$485
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$478
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$313
Alcon Vision LLC
$273
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$271
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$258
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$247
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$224
Allergan Inc.
$221
ABBVIE INC.
$186
Allergan, Inc.
$163
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
Glaukos Corporation
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$130
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$127
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$117
Amgen Inc.
$112
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$69
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$58
Dompe US, Inc.
$55
RxSight Inc
$31
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$18
Quidel Corporation
$17
Harrow Eye, LLC
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
TissueTech, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · Avenova · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · Cimerli · Clareon · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Eye Health · INVELTYS · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · VEVYE · VISUDYNE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · Xeomin · iStent inject W · rocklatan
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $282 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.4
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. Epstein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-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. Epstein experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Epstein performed 317 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Epstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Epstein received a total of $5,003 from 29 companies across 89 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. Epstein's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in Plantation?
Dr. Epstein's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Epstein) 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 →