Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stuart Burgess, M.D.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Plantation, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burgess
Dr. Stuart Burgess is a retina specialist physician in Plantation, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burgess performed 38,203 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burgess received a total of $23,029 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 216 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. Burgess 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 13% volume in FL
$23,029 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 72877 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗38,203
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses. |
31,320 | $29 | $50 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,368 | $29 | $130 |
| Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 1,090 | $184 | $500 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
981 | $87 | $560 |
| 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. |
568 | $29 | $169 |
| 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. |
498 | $95 | $340 |
| Pegcetacoplan intravitreal injection, 1 mg An injection of pegcetacoplan administered into the vitreous humor of the eye. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
390 | $120 | $200 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
386 | $91 | $390 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 260 | $697 | $1,250 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
251 | $12 | $100 |
| Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose. |
160 | $214 | $500 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
152 | $105 | $402 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
130 | $19 | $100 |
| Fluorescein angiography of retina A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected. |
123 | $201 | $871 |
| 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. |
114 | $62 | $270 |
| 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. |
106 | $59 | $230 |
| 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. |
103 | $124 | $525 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
100 | $90 | $416 |
| 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. |
38 | $37 | $150 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
26 | $253 | $3,100 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
25 | $21 | $85 |
| Retinal photocoagulation to prevent detachment This procedure uses laser light to create small burns on the retina. It is performed to help prevent the retina from detaching from the back of the eye. |
14 | $189 | $1,665 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,029
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,290/year across 7 years
Top 17% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
216
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
$6,392
2023
$1,340
2022
$1,958
2021
$1,026
2020
$2,162
2019
$3,775
2018
$6,375
Payments by company (2024)
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,029
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$1,948
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$1,369
Genentech USA, Inc.
$304
ABBVIE INC.
$190
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$75
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Sandoz Inc.
$50
Notal Vision, Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$32
Harrow Eye, LLC
$24
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 83.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$5,461
Genentech, Inc.
$2,699
US Retina LLC
$2,055
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,029
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$1,948
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,608
Cardinal Health 108 LLC
$1,575
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$1,369
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$884
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$399
ABBVIE INC.
$309
NotalVision
$241
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$236
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$218
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$209
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
Allergan, Inc.
$162
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Alcon Vision LLC
$137
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$119
Optos, Inc.
$99
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$93
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
OPTOVUE, INC.
$66
Sandoz Inc.
$50
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$49
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$43
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$41
Notal Vision, Inc.
$33
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Harrow Eye, LLC
$24
Dompe US, Inc.
$18
RxSight Inc
$18
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Glaukos Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · BEOVU · CEQUA · Cequa · Cimerli · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · Foresee Home · ForeseeHome · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Iluvien · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LUXTURNA · Lucentis · Non-Covered Product · OCT · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · P200DTx · Rhopressa · SUSVIMO · SYMPHONY · Susvimo · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · Xeomin · YUTIQ · iStent inject W · 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 →
Geographic Context
Retina specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
15
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Burgess is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with 21 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. Burgess experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burgess performed 31,320 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Burgess receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burgess received a total of $23,029 from 40 companies across 216 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. Burgess's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Plantation?
Dr. Burgess's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Burgess) 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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