Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Deborah Zeagler, M.D.

Pathology - Anatomic · Tavares, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1000 WATERMAN WAY, Tavares, FL 32778
3522533374
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1417991746 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. Zeagler 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. Zeagler

Dr. Deborah Zeagler is a pathology - anatomic in Tavares, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zeagler performed 2,839 Medicare services across 1,735 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zeagler received a total of $26 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Zeagler 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 25% volume in FL$ $26 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,839
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for pathology - anatomic
1,735
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~149 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity805$54$111
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional324$22$40
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity322$63$100
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial208$26$49
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique189$50$76
Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site125$29$45
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report119$53$76
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present116$10$20
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual92$32$60
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination61$4$10
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology59$33$70
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique58$17$30
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report57$9$18
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate47$27$45
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity47$31$52
Bone marrow, smear interpretation38$37$95
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block35$78$106
Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method35$270$500
Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site26$47$71
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope23$5$10
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity21$110$155
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure19$127$175
Cell examination of body fluid, smears13$21$35
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.
6.6% high complexity
1.2% medium
92.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$26
Total received (2019-2020)
Avg $13/year across 2 years
Bottom 15% in FL for pathology - anatomic
1
Company
2
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
$26 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$12
2019
$14

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CD cobas Reagents
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pathology - Anatomics within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2020
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. Zeagler is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), 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. Zeagler experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zeagler performed 805 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Zeagler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zeagler received a total of $26 from 1 company across 2 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. Zeagler's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Tavares?
Dr. Zeagler's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Zeagler) 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 →