Medicare Enrolled
Valerie Dorn, A.R.N.P.
Optician · Sebring, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dorn
Valerie Dorn is an optician specialist in Sebring, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dorn performed 5,346 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dorn received a total of $1,237 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 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 Dorn 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$1,237 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA2
Active licenses
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9180863 | Clear | April 30, 2027 | — |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | 9180863 | Clear | April 30, 2027 | — |
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 ↗5,346
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
930 | $72 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
567 | $8 | $17 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
344 | $10 | $21 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
341 | $8 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
321 | $13 | $27 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
252 | $106 | $267 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
251 | $69 | $171 |
| Annual depression screening | 251 | $15 | $38 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
245 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
183 | $53 | $187 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
179 | $16 | $34 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
128 | $15 | $30 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
127 | $13 | $27 |
| Iron level test | 125 | $6 | $13 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
125 | $9 | $17 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
120 | $9 | $18 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
109 | $14 | $29 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
102 | $29 | $59 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
71 | $29 | $64 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
69 | $71 | $144 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
57 | $8 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
56 | $8 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
52 | $2 | $4 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
52 | $1 | $3 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
41 | $18 | $36 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
34 | $4 | $9 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
33 | $35 | $88 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
31 | $7 | $13 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
30 | $33 | $83 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
19 | $40 | $83 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
16 | $3 | $7 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
15 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
15 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
15 | $59 | $347 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $180 | $570 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $32 | $101 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
11 | $34 | $107 |
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 ↗$1,237
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $309/year across 4 years
Top 47% in FL for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
69
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$308
2023
$277
2022
$281
2021
$370
Payments by company (2024)
Exact Sciences Corporation
$90
Amgen Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Exact Sciences Corporation
$164
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Lilly USA, LLC
$143
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$133
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Novo Nordisk Inc
$92
PFIZER INC.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$37
Corcept Therapeutics
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Eisai Inc.
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
PAINTEQ LLC
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · Kerendia · Korlym · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · Otezla · Ozempic · PAINTEQ · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · RYBELSUS · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Yupelri
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
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
16
County median income
$55,581
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL
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
Dorn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorn experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dorn performed 930 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dorn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dorn received a total of $1,237 from 19 companies across 69 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 Dorn's costs compare to other opticians in Sebring?
Dorn's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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 Dorn) 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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