Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Wehrly, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Tavares, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
3310 WATERMAN WAY, Tavares, FL 32778
3523432020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1174563696 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. Wehrly 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. Wehrly

Dr. Scott Wehrly is an ophthalmology in Tavares, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wehrly performed 4,277 Medicare services across 3,343 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wehrly received a total of $11,430 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wehrly 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 30% volume in FL$ $11,430 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,277
Medicare services
Top 30% in FL for ophthalmology
3,343
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~225 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 patient720$81$260
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement686$28$129
Cataract surgery with lens implant597$418$1,148
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)563$27$85
Eye exam, established patient, focused393$64$182
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)264$71$158
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser236$250$700
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient225$97$309
Visual field test, extended117$40$130
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)112$21$77
New patient office visit (45-59 min)85$109$348
Incision to improve eye fluid flow71$630$1,647
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)67$100$228
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye66$263$1,376
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness56$8$26
Closure of tear duct opening using plug19$142$489
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.
14.0% high complexity
17.1% medium
69.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,430
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,633/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for ophthalmology
23
Companies
188
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,895 (69.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,536 (30.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,222
2023
$540
2022
$436
2021
$521
2020
$136
2019
$8,111
2018
$464

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$8,521
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$517
ABBVIE INC.
$434
Allergan, Inc.
$331
Glaukos Corporation
$324
Alcon Vision LLC
$219
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$179
Allergan Inc.
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$129
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$103
Omeros Corporation
$96
RxSight Inc
$52
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$49
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$37
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
TISSUETECH, INC.
$26
Iridex Corporation
$23
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$16
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · CATALYS SYSTEM · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · IACCESS · IDESIGN RS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · PROKERA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearScience Lipiflow System · TearScience Lipiscan System · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · 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 →

The majority of payments (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $267 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
17.6
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 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. Wehrly is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 13%), 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. Wehrly experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wehrly performed 720 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. Wehrly receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wehrly received a total of $11,430 from 23 companies across 188 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. Wehrly's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Tavares?
Dr. Wehrly's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Wehrly) 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 →