Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aluino Ochoa, M.D.

Optician · Titusville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3300 DAIRY RD, Titusville, FL 32796
3212696530
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1215939509 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. Ochoa 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. Ochoa

Dr. Aluino Ochoa is an optician in Titusville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ochoa performed 2,622 Medicare services across 1,338 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ochoa received a total of $699 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 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. Ochoa 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 31% volume in FL$ $699 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,622
Medicare services
Top 31% in FL for optician
1,338
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~131 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity1,105$62$143
Critical care, first 30-74 min440$164$552
Initial hospital admission, high complexity294$137$396
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min227$90$210
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)99$94$257
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity69$93$206
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity59$100$271
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)54$68$183
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration48$8$34
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases48$7$40
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors45$9$41
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes28$82$248
Annual wellness visit, follow-up26$126$260
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)20$92$235
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)17$68$418
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access15$11$72
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes15$38$146
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope13$106$294
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.
0.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
99.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$699
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $117/year across 6 years
Bottom 44% in FL for optician
15
Companies
28
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
$674 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (3.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$49
2022
$209
2021
$57
2020
$31
2019
$155
2018
$198

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$145
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$111
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$110
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
ABIOMED
$45
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$20
CVRx, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · Barostim Neo System · CREON · ELIQUIS · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · Impella · JYNARQUE · LOKELMA · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SUNOSI · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XARELTO · XYWAV · Xolair · Xyrem · ZENPEP
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 $27 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
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. Ochoa is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Ochoa experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ochoa performed 1,105 hospital follow-up visit, 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. Ochoa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ochoa received a total of $699 from 15 companies across 28 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. Ochoa's costs compare to other opticians in Titusville?
Dr. Ochoa's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Ochoa) 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 →