Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Mercandetti, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mercandetti
Dr. Michael Mercandetti is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Venice, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mercandetti performed 2,870 Medicare services across 2,174 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mercandetti received a total of $2,017 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician. 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. Mercandetti 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 27% volume in FL
$2,017 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 64173 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,870
Medicare services
Top 27% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
2,174
Unique beneficiaries
$184
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~144 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
711 | $17 | $47 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
525 | $68 | $165 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
369 | $95 | $242 |
| Biologic wound dressing application, per square centimeter Application of a biologic wound dressing to a wound bed. The cost is calculated based on the surface area treated in square centimeters. |
248 | $1,101 | $1,407 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
195 | $34 | $90 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
128 | $80 | $189 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
127 | $118 | $328 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
76 | $214 | $636 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 50 | $620 | $2,550 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
48 | $37 | $136 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
47 | $638 | $2,822 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
45 | $1 | $168 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
36 | $115 | $291 |
| Nasal tear duct probing A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
35 | $104 | $402 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
33 | $16 | $63 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
27 | $414 | $1,710 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
21 | $334 | $1,803 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
18 | $676 | $2,293 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
16 | $275 | $1,611 |
| Removal of benign skin growth from face or mouth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a noncancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in diameter or smaller. |
15 | $82 | $256 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $39 | $112 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
13 | $101 | $312 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
13 | $25 | $103 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
12 | $140 | $361 |
| Brow paralysis repair Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area. |
12 | $352 | $2,011 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
12 | $358 | $1,544 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
12 | $210 | $1,145 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
11 | $106 | $443 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,017
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $288/year across 7 years
Top 37% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
17
Companies
54
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
$1,807 (89.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$210 (10.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$224
2023
$1,072
2022
$184
2021
$96
2020
$58
2019
$210
2018
$173
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$444
Kerecis Limited
$297
ABBVIE INC.
$276
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$251
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$147
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$122
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$82
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
Merz North America, Inc.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$23
Alcon Vision LLC
$22
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Apligraf · BOTOX · DEXTENZA · DSUVIA · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MIEBO · NuShield · OZURDEX · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Puraply · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · VUITY · Xeomin
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $70 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
6.4 mi
6.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Mercandetti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Mercandetti experienced with eye photography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mercandetti performed 711 eye photography 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. Mercandetti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mercandetti received a total of $2,017 from 17 companies across 54 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. Mercandetti's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Venice?
Dr. Mercandetti's average Medicare payment per service is $184. 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. Mercandetti) 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 →
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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.
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