Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Keith Skolnick, M.D.

Optician · Plantation, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
850 SOUTH PINE ISLAND RD., Plantation, FL 33324
7547415555
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1851393581 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. Skolnick 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. Skolnick

Dr. Keith Skolnick is an optician specialist in Plantation, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skolnick performed 3,056 Medicare services across 2,300 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skolnick received a total of $4,007 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Skolnick 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 ▲ Top 28% volume in FL $4,007 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 80026 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 ↗
3,056
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for optician
2,300
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~153 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
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.
610 $28 $181
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
592 $19 $185
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.
518 $280 $1,403
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
348 $90 $340
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 193 $154 $659
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
170 $25 $115
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
145 $59 $230
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.
111 $44 $200
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
97 $134 $460
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
71 $320 $1,500
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
61 $112 $525
Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion
Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye.
32 $158 $1,312
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
28 $401 $1,986
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
27 $7 $40
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
20 $664 $2,500
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
17 $20 $85
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
16 $30 $130
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.
17.0% high complexity
7.0% medium
76.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,007
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $572/year across 7 years
Top 27% in FL for optician
30
Companies
82
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,055 (51.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,716 (42.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$236 (5.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$215
2023
$171
2022
$1,082
2021
$862
2020
$587
2019
$606
2018
$484

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$2,055
ABBVIE INC.
$201
Allergan, Inc.
$163
Glaukos Corporation
$132
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$114
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$113
NotalVision
$113
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$102
Optos, Inc.
$99
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$90
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$88
Allergan Inc.
$87
AbbVie Inc.
$84
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$77
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$77
OPTOVUE, INC.
$66
RxSight Inc
$49
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Alcon Vision LLC
$34
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$33
Alcon Research LLC
$22
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$18
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Harrow Eye, LLC
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$14
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
TissueTech, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AMVISC PLUS · AcrySof · Avenova · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ForeseeHome · INVELTYS · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OCT · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · Omidria · P200DTx · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 $131 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
749
Per 100K population
38.5
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Skolnick is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Skolnick experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skolnick performed 610 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. Skolnick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skolnick received a total of $4,007 from 30 companies across 82 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. Skolnick's costs compare to other opticians in Plantation?
Dr. Skolnick's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Skolnick) 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 →