Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Linda Lepik, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Spring Hill, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10495 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill, FL 34608
3526835220
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1487698817 verify on NPPES ↗
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 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in FL $24 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,438
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for ophthalmology
3,899
Unique beneficiaries
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~339 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
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
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2019 ↗
$24
Total received (2019-2019)
Bottom 3% in FL for ophthalmology
1
Company
1
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
$24 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2019
$24

Payments by company (2019)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
XELPROS
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
20.3
County median income
$63,193
Nearest hospital
SPRINGBROOK HOSPITAL
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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lepik experienced with removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lepik performed 853 removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages 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. Lepik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lepik received a total of $24 from 1 company across 1 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. Lepik's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Spring Hill?
Dr. Lepik's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Lepik) 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 →