Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Megan Rowlands, MD

Ophthalmology · Wellington, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2575 S STATE ROAD 7, Wellington, FL 33414
5617921205
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1831551662 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. Rowlands 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. Rowlands

Dr. Megan Rowlands is an ophthalmology in Wellington, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rowlands performed 2,476 Medicare services across 1,896 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rowlands received a total of $2,465 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Rowlands 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 47% volume in FL$ $2,465 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,476
Medicare services
Top 47% in FL for ophthalmology
1,896
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~248 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused473$70$175
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)422$31$100
Visual field test, extended372$49$150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient285$96$250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)201$103$165
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)169$26$100
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye143$21$50
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness112$9$25
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient92$106$275
New patient office visit (45-59 min)35$126$295
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement34$33$150
Closure of tear duct opening using plug31$91$280
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures29$43$287
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow28$202$500
Ct scan of cornea26$30$75
Cataract surgery with lens implant24$363$2,250
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.
1.0% high complexity
30.6% medium
68.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $411/year across 6 years
Top 43% in FL for ophthalmology
20
Companies
88
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
$2,465 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$507
2023
$685
2022
$385
2021
$341
2020
$409
2018
$139

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$422
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$345
Alcon Vision LLC
$290
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$228
ABBVIE INC.
$213
Allergan, Inc.
$148
Genentech USA, Inc.
$139
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$105
Glaukos Corporation
$99
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$45
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$40
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$16
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 $100 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
152
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Rowlands is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and 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. Rowlands experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rowlands performed 473 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Rowlands receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rowlands received a total of $2,465 from 20 companies across 88 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. Rowlands's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Wellington?
Dr. Rowlands's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Rowlands) 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 →