Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinay Gutti, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Tavares, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3310 WATERMAN WAY, Tavares, FL 32778
3523432020
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1942400262 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gutti

Dr. Vinay Gutti is an ophthalmology in Tavares, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gutti performed 3,164 Medicare services across 2,398 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gutti received a total of $32,206 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gutti 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 39% volume in FL$ $32,206 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,164
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for ophthalmology
2,398
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~176 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)574$28$85
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient398$75$260
Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram350$162$390
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)273$100$228
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement257$29$131
Cataract surgery with lens implant228$412$1,148
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)178$24$77
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)156$70$158
Eye exam, established patient, focused153$60$182
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser138$250$700
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient126$97$309
Visual field test, extended106$41$130
New patient office visit (45-59 min)74$127$348
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness51$8$26
Injection of medication into eye35$133$381
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow33$177$520
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)18$45$96
New patient problem focused exam of visual system16$58$173
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.
7.2% high complexity
37.5% medium
55.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$32,206
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,601/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for ophthalmology
23
Companies
355
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,661 (79.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,545 (20.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,917
2023
$2,392
2022
$2,631
2021
$4,859
2020
$3,503
2019
$12,255
2018
$648

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$21,827
Glaukos Corporation
$4,556
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,665
ABBVIE INC.
$1,067
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$570
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$460
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$382
Nova Eye, Inc.
$304
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$283
Shire North American Group Inc
$282
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$209
Allergan, Inc.
$141
RxSight Inc
$78
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Alcon Vision LLC
$68
Allergan Inc.
$58
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$49
Omeros Corporation
$49
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$17
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
TISSUETECH, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · CATALYS SYSTEM · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Catalyst System · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · IDESIGN RS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · One Series Ultra · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · PROKERA · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TearScience Lipiflow System · TearScience Lipiscan System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
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 (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $1,018 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. Gutti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 8%), with 18 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. Gutti experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gutti performed 574 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Gutti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gutti received a total of $32,206 from 23 companies across 355 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. Gutti's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Tavares?
Dr. Gutti's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Gutti) 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 →