Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Allen Pusateri, MD

Ophthalmology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
13602 N 46TH ST, Tampa, FL 33613
8139724444
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1619267663 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. Pusateri 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. Pusateri

Dr. Allen Pusateri is an ophthalmology in Tampa, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pusateri performed 3,689 Medicare services across 2,818 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pusateri received a total of $3,270 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 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. Pusateri 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 35% volume in FL$ $3,270 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,689
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for ophthalmology
2,818
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~264 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,181$85$273
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)940$28$102
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement274$27$131
Retinal photography (fundus photo)260$25$125
Cataract surgery with lens implant216$406$1,616
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)174$24$93
Visual field test, extended108$43$158
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser105$231$832
New patient office visit (45-59 min)93$104$415
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient85$89$376
Closure of tear duct opening using plug68$145$606
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)65$59$186
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness38$7$32
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient27$71$315
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens21$573$2,012
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye20$516$1,683
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye14$20$69
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.
5.9% high complexity
31.2% medium
62.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,270
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $467/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for ophthalmology
30
Companies
114
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
$2,717 (83.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$553 (16.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$425
2023
$276
2022
$1,095
2021
$393
2020
$116
2019
$352
2018
$613

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$337
Allergan, Inc.
$323
CooperVision Inc.
$273
Shire North American Group Inc
$260
Alcon Vision LLC
$219
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$212
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$208
Notal Vision, Inc.
$201
ABBVIE INC.
$150
Dompe US, Inc.
$136
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$134
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$118
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$97
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$66
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$55
Glaukos Corporation
$52
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$35
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$33
Allergan Inc.
$32
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Harrow Eye, LLC
$22
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
TissueTech, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 28.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · Acuvue · Avenova · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · Clariti Contact Lens · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Izervay · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · OXERVATE · Prokera · RESTASIS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · rocklatan
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $89 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
191
Per 100K population
12.8
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Pusateri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Pusateri experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pusateri performed 1,181 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Pusateri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pusateri received a total of $3,270 from 30 companies across 114 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. Pusateri's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Tampa?
Dr. Pusateri's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Pusateri) 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 →