Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Arey, MD

Ophthalmology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
14014 N 46TH STREET, Tampa, FL 33613
8132842323
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1801906664 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. Arey 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. Arey

Dr. Mark Arey is an ophthalmology in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arey performed 2,708 Medicare services across 2,371 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arey received a total of $6,600 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 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. Arey 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 44% volume in FL$ $6,600 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,708
Medicare services
Top 44% in FL for ophthalmology
2,371
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient808$80$315
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)374$62$186
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)198$24$93
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)193$84$273
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement190$28$173
Visual field test, extended182$42$158
Cataract surgery with lens implant170$409$1,616
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)152$28$102
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient102$93$376
New patient office visit (45-59 min)96$117$415
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser77$249$832
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness54$7$32
Retinal photography (fundus photo)41$24$125
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye27$17$69
Exam of visual field with limited testing18$25$84
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow13$173$622
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$69$273
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.
6.3% high complexity
14.9% medium
78.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,600
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $943/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for ophthalmology
25
Companies
104
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
$6,314 (95.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$286 (4.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$912
2023
$1,316
2022
$875
2021
$438
2020
$290
2019
$1,368
2018
$1,402

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,391
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$625
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$474
Glaukos Corporation
$385
ABBVIE INC.
$375
Shire North American Group Inc
$304
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$277
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$269
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Allergan Inc.
$249
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$238
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$236
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$235
Allergan, Inc.
$229
AbbVie Inc.
$165
Dompe US, Inc.
$148
Ivantis, Inc
$137
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$125
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$66
Amgen Inc.
$52
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CRYSTALENS · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · Humira · Hydrus · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · ORA · OXERVATE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $244 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. Arey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Arey experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arey performed 808 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Arey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arey received a total of $6,600 from 25 companies across 104 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. Arey's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Tampa?
Dr. Arey's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Arey) 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 →