Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas McMeekin, MD

Optician · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5210 WEBB RD, Tampa, FL 33615
8138829986
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1982711925 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. McMeekin 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. McMeekin

Dr. Thomas McMeekin is an optician in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McMeekin performed 1,836 Medicare services across 1,203 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McMeekin received a total of $4,953 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 259 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. McMeekin 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 40% volume in FL$ $4,953 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,836
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for optician
1,203
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~97 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14569$5$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)404$58$138
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1179$36$104
Skin biopsy, tangential157$65$156
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14133$73$177
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)81$93$189
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth80$37$79
New patient office visit (30-44 min)71$77$178
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)55$40$85
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths30$127$257
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths25$29$87
Acne surgery19$90$169
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)19$1$4
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm14$209$486
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.
1.0% high complexity
15.3% medium
83.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,953
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $708/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for optician
31
Companies
259
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
$4,798 (96.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$156 (3.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,228
2023
$1,255
2022
$717
2021
$336
2020
$240
2019
$155
2018
$21

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$1,012
ABBVIE INC.
$531
GENZYME CORPORATION
$501
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$472
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$317
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$298
PFIZER INC.
$236
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$216
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$211
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$143
Journey Medical Corporation
$99
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$69
Lilly USA, LLC
$68
Amgen Inc.
$68
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
DERMIRA, INC.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$61
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Incyte Corporation
$49
UCB, Inc.
$45
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
EPI Health, LLC
$41
Nobelpharma America, LLC
$36
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
LEO Pharma Inc.
$25
Almirall LLC
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · Bimzelx · CLODERM · COSENTYX · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EUCRISA · GRAFIX PL · HYFTOR · ILUMYA · LIBTAYO · NUZYRA · OPZELURA · Otezla · QBREXZA · REGRANEX · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Sivextro · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · TargaDox · VRAYLAR · VTAMA · Winlevi · YCANTH · Zoryve
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $270 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
525
Per 100K population
35.2
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
4.6 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. McMeekin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. McMeekin experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McMeekin performed 569 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. McMeekin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McMeekin received a total of $4,953 from 31 companies across 259 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. McMeekin's costs compare to other opticians in Tampa?
Dr. McMeekin's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. McMeekin) 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 →