Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1360 E VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285
9414882020
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1619387370 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. De Rojas

Dr. Joaquin De Rojas is an ophthalmology in Venice, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. De Rojas performed 3,740 Medicare services across 2,610 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. De Rojas received a total of $106,363 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. De Rojas 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.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in FL$ $106,363 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,740
Medicare services
Top 34% in FL for ophthalmology
2,610
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~340 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement1,006$22$70
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)605$91$228
Cataract surgery with lens implant597$414$1,130
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)310$28$85
Closure of tear duct opening using plug277$77$310
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient237$88$260
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)181$65$158
Ct scan of cornea116$25$77
New patient office visit (45-59 min)89$96$348
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens72$580$1,567
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser53$347$940
Retinal photography (fundus photo)53$26$103
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope39$28$210
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)28$43$96
Removal of growth of cornea22$417$1,267
Removal of outer layer of cornea17$30$150
Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft13$338$1,007
Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue13$930$2,495
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)12$26$77
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.
16.3% high complexity
12.8% medium
70.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$106,363
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $17,727/year across 6 years
Top 5% in FL for ophthalmology
31
Companies
253
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
$63,490 (59.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$35,429 (33.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,444 (7.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$38,274
2023
$23,373
2022
$14,541
2021
$29,087
2020
$379
2019
$710

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$37,256
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19,327
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$13,704
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$8,090
Nordic Pharma, Inc.
$7,079
LENSAR, Inc.
$6,597
ABBVIE INC.
$4,621
RxSight Inc
$3,253
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,433
TearLab Corp
$1,121
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$521
Dompe US, Inc.
$402
Glaukos Corporation
$332
AbbVie Inc.
$303
Allergan, Inc.
$232
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$188
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
Amgen Inc.
$123
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$87
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$62
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$55
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$54
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Harrow Eye, LLC
$48
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$26
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Halozyme Inc
$19
Oasis Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · CATALYS SYSTEM · CE-marked KXLA system · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EVA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ILUX · INVELTYS · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMERA · LUMIGAN · Lacrifill · MENTOR SILTEX Round SPECTRUM · MIEBO · OASIS TEARS · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PanOptix · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearLab Osmolarity System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Wavelight · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · combined machine · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose
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 (60%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $2,844 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
4.1 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. De Rojas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 5%).

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. De Rojas experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. De Rojas performed 1,006 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. De Rojas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. De Rojas received a total of $106,363 from 31 companies across 253 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. De Rojas's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Venice?
Dr. De Rojas's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. De Rojas) 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 →