Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Mercandetti, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Venice, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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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 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mercandetti performed 2,883 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mercandetti received a total of $2,017 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,883
Medicare services
Top 27% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$183
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
| 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. |
48 | $88 | $382 |
| 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 |
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
54
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
ABBVIE INC.
$123
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$25
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 92.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE
6.4 mi
6.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Mercandetti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mercandetti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mercandetti received a total of $2,017 from 17 companies across 54 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 $183. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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