Dr. Linda Lepik, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Lepik
Dr. Linda Lepik is an ophthalmology specialist in Spring Hill, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lepik performed 6,438 Medicare services across 3,899 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lepik received a total of $24 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Lepik 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages A procedure to remove a foreign object or stone from the tear ducts. This clears blockages in the passages that drain tears from the eye. |
853 | $404 | $680 |
| 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. |
771 | $95 | $145 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
590 | $202 | $451 |
| 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. |
582 | $12 | $66 |
| Removal of outer layer of cornea This procedure involves the removal of the outermost layer of the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. |
495 | $42 | $125 |
| 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. |
384 | $47 | $107 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
378 | $20 | $40 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
369 | $27 | $50 |
| Removal of embedded foreign body from eyelid This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object that is embedded in the eyelid. It is performed to clear the area of any debris or items lodged within the tissue. |
365 | $143 | $368 |
| 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. |
249 | $136 | $215 |
| 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. |
218 | $68 | $105 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
176 | $25 | $45 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
173 | $8 | $25 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
144 | $16 | $115 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
106 | $83 | $283 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
93 | $19 | $70 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
92 | $47 | $81 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $167 | $275 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 48 | $77 | $260 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
44 | $237 | $475 |
| Destruction of eyelid margin growth, 1.0 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located on the margin of the eyelid that measures 1.0 centimeter or smaller. |
43 | $96 | $295 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
29 | $11 | $95 |
| 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. |
29 | $118 | $220 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
23 | $8 | $80 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
20 | $25 | $65 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
19 | $36 | $93 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
19 | $15 | $66 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
16 | $148 | $430 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 14 | $719 | $2,400 |
| Corneal scraping for diagnosis A procedure to collect cells or tissue from the surface of the cornea. The sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis to help diagnose eye conditions. |
13 | $48 | $145 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
12 | $47 | $100 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2019 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2019)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
2.7 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 2019 |
| 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. Lepik is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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.
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