Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Craig Munger, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Zephyrhills, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6329 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
8137887616
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1922005883 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. Munger 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. Munger

Dr. Craig Munger is an ophthalmology specialist in Zephyrhills, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Munger performed 3,068 Medicare services across 2,701 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Munger received a total of $621 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 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. Munger 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 40% volume in FL $621 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,068
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for ophthalmology
2,701
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~153 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, complex (40-54 min) 419 $130 $233
Photography of content of eyes 347 $16 $79
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect 214 $186 $1,283
Visual field test, extended 194 $45 $92
Exam of visual field with limited testing 186 $21 $90
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 184 $94 $158
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 153 $20 $56
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 144 $25 $84
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less 120 $592 $1,907
Extended exam involving color vision testing 120 $39 $86
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 115 $158 $380
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 104 $609 $2,074
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 93 $12 $45
Probing of nasal tear duct 90 $130 $342
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 86 $68 $112
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 71 $26 $105
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 69 $19 $50
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 53 $43 $78
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 52 $17 $55
Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid 36 $714 $1,200
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less 35 $594 $1,049
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 31 $96 $200
Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye 26 $458 $802
Removal of eyelashes 24 $111 $452
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 23 $133 $262
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 18 $101 $250
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 17 $115 $192
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 16 $33 $95
Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 14 $209 $964
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 14 $90 $232
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 ↗
$621
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $89/year across 7 years
Bottom 27% in FL for ophthalmology
9
Companies
33
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
$621 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33
2023
$63
2022
$136
2021
$155
2020
$162
2019
$59
2018
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$427
Allergan, Inc.
$45
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$40
Alcon Vision LLC
$34
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ VIVITY · BOTOX · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Clareon · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · XIIDRA
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 $20 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
93
Per 100K population
15.8
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
2.7 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. Munger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Munger experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Munger performed 419 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Munger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Munger received a total of $621 from 9 companies across 33 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. Munger's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Zephyrhills?
Dr. Munger's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Munger) 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 →