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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
2000 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
5615611500
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1700278710 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. Fair 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. Fair

Dr. Scott Fair is a retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in West Palm Beach, FL, with 11 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)810$30$42
Eye injection for retinal disease509$87$119
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient479$89$134
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)382$691$1,982
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)344$93$134
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement201$31$49
Cataract surgery with lens implant188$431$562
Visual field test, extended187$46$66
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified187$63$202
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)179$69$95
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)133$25$39
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes117$42$52
Posterior chamber intraocular lens117$107$750
Release of arm or leg nerve113$222$542
Release of nerve using operating microscope113$154$193
Retinal photography (fundus photo)105$28$40
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser75$264$351
Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg58$8$50
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye56$20$29
New patient office visit (45-59 min)51$102$187
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness48$8$13
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient32$112$168
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drugs25$67$200
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow20$185$252
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye15$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
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Geographic Context

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
1.8 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. Fair 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. 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 (ophthalmology) 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 →
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 →