Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Blandford, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Blandford 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. Blandford
Dr. Alexander Blandford is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Vero Beach, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blandford performed 3,818 Medicare services across 3,189 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blandford received a total of $1,168 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 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. Blandford 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in FL
$1,168 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 | 134885 | 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 ↗3,818
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
3,189
Unique beneficiaries
$122
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
907 | $94 | $264 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
720 | $17 | $48 |
| 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. |
352 | $64 | $187 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
239 | $85 | $256 |
| 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. |
186 | $125 | $347 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
140 | $35 | $95 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
131 | $209 | $585 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4 Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
90 | $362 | $1,392 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
81 | $30 | $82 |
| 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. |
71 | $15 | $52 |
| 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. |
71 | $121 | $327 |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | 65 | $40 | $196 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
57 | $88 | $299 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
54 | $26 | $75 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
52 | $219 | $558 |
| 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. |
52 | $619 | $1,100 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
43 | $650 | $1,395 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
41 | $106 | $323 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
41 | $476 | $1,604 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
40 | $690 | $1,801 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
36 | $106 | $302 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 35 | $619 | $1,731 |
| Conjunctival reconstruction with graft or rearrangement A surgical procedure to repair the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. The surgeon uses a graft from another part of the eye or rearranges existing tissue to restore the area. |
34 | $277 | $1,336 |
| 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. |
34 | $71 | $235 |
| 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. |
33 | $503 | $1,399 |
| Permanent eyelid margin scarring A procedure to create permanent scarring along the edge of the eyelid. |
27 | $167 | $851 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
26 | $222 | $605 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
25 | $46 | $127 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
23 | $29 | $77 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
22 | $28 | $76 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
21 | $528 | $1,406 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
19 | $48 | $128 |
| Surgical removal of facial skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the removed tissue is between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
17 | $84 | $382 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
17 | $186 | $947 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
16 | $648 | $1,860 |
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 ↗$1,168
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $167/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in FL for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
20
Companies
45
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
$1,168 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$50
2023
$319
2022
$211
2021
$347
2020
$94
2019
$125
2018
$23
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$220
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$150
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$108
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$104
Omeros Corporation
$86
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$45
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
TissueTech, Inc.
$14
RxSight Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · Omidria · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · XDEMVY · YUTIQ · enVista MX60 IOL · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $31 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Blandford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Blandford experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blandford performed 907 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Blandford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blandford received a total of $1,168 from 20 companies across 45 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. Blandford's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Vero Beach?
Dr. Blandford's average Medicare payment per service is $122. 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. Blandford) 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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