Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Fair, DO
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Fair
Dr. Scott Fair is a retina specialist physician in West Palm Beach, FL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fair performed 4,544 Medicare services across 2,635 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fair received a total of $11,855 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 184 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) 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. Fair 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ 4,544 Medicare services
$11,855 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,544
Medicare services
Bottom 31% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
2,635
Unique beneficiaries
$139
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
810 | $30 | $42 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
509 | $87 | $119 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
479 | $89 | $134 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 382 | $691 | $1,982 |
| 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. |
344 | $93 | $134 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
201 | $31 | $49 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
188 | $431 | $562 |
| 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. |
187 | $46 | $66 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
187 | $63 | $202 |
| 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. |
179 | $69 | $95 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
133 | $25 | $39 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
117 | $42 | $52 |
| Posterior chamber intraocular lens Surgical insertion of an artificial lens into the back part of the eye to replace the natural lens. |
117 | $107 | $750 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
113 | $222 | $542 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | 113 | $154 | $193 |
| 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. |
105 | $28 | $40 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
75 | $264 | $351 |
| Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg | 58 | $8 | $50 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
56 | $20 | $29 |
| 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. |
51 | $102 | $187 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
48 | $8 | $13 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
32 | $112 | $168 |
| Unclassified antineoplastic drug This code is used for cancer-fighting medications that do not have a specific HCPCS code assigned to them. |
25 | $67 | $200 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
20 | $185 | $252 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
15 | $111 | $139 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
43.0% medium
52.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,855
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,694/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
34
Companies
184
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
$8,148 (68.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,356 (28.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$350 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,161
2023
$5,871
2022
$1,349
2021
$1,280
2020
$595
2019
$702
2018
$897
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
$3,703
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,615
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$612
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$592
ABBVIE INC.
$543
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$350
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$347
Genentech USA, Inc.
$338
Allergan, Inc.
$291
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$289
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$275
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$215
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$212
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$189
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$126
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Allergan Inc.
$124
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$122
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$90
Ivantis, Inc
$84
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$84
LENSAR, Inc.
$58
RxSight Inc
$58
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Harrow Eye, LLC
$40
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Dompe US, Inc.
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Glaukos Corporation
$20
Omeros Corporation
$19
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYLEA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · OMNI · OPMI Lumera · ORA · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · STELLARIS PC · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TORIC · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · 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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $261 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Fair is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Fair experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fair performed 810 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Fair receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fair received a total of $11,855 from 34 companies across 184 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. Fair's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Fair's average Medicare payment per service is $139. 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. Fair) 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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