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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karen Todd, M.D.

Optician · Vero Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2750 INDIAN RIVER BLVD, Vero Beach, FL 32960
7725699500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1669427647 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. Todd 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. Todd

Dr. Karen Todd is an optician in Vero Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Todd performed 16,293 Medicare services across 4,389 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Todd received a total of $5,420 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 242 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. Todd 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in FL$ $5,420 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,293
Medicare services
Top 5% in FL for optician
4,389
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~858 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
Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit5,121$4$7
Botox injection, per unit4,839$5$9
Closure of tear duct opening using plug1,489$83$188
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,284$94$166
Retinal photography (fundus photo)588$26$48
Visual field test, extended587$46$79
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)568$27$47
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient465$81$156
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)409$30$50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)353$64$118
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow108$161$235
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient108$98$186
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser81$244$369
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face65$171$282
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye40$21$35
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report31$39$76
Photography of content of eyes29$18$31
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)26$46$75
Removal of growth of eyelid20$216$362
Removal of eyelashes using forceps19$12$25
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow16$167$228
Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication16$168$231
Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots16$57$263
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope15$31$53
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 2023 ↗
$5,420
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $903/year across 6 years
Top 22% in FL for optician
26
Companies
242
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
$5,420 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$616
2022
$800
2021
$749
2020
$729
2019
$939
2018
$1,587

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz North America, Inc.
$1,587
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$793
AbbVie Inc.
$445
Allergan, Inc.
$431
ABBVIE INC.
$393
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$209
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$192
Allergan Inc.
$164
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$156
Alcon Vision LLC
$142
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$125
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$115
Shire North American Group Inc
$62
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$49
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$35
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$24
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Glaukos Corporation
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$19
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt LLC
$19
Omeros Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AKREOS AO · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CALLISTO eye · CEQUA · Cequa · CyPass · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Luxor · None Specified · Omidria · PROLENSA · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEN · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · Xeomin · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
61
Per 100K population
37.2
County median income
$71,049
Nearest hospital
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL
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. Todd is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Todd experienced with botox injection (xeomin), per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Todd performed 5,121 botox injection (xeomin), per unit 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. Todd receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Todd received a total of $5,420 from 26 companies across 242 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. Todd's costs compare to other opticians in Vero Beach?
Dr. Todd's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Todd) 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 →