Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey White, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Southern Pines, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2170 MIDLAND RD, Southern Pines, NC 28387
9102952100
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1245221563 verify on NPPES ↗
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. White

Dr. Jeffrey White is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Southern Pines, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. White performed 12,684 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. White received a total of $619 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. White is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 20% volume in NC $619 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,684
Medicare services
Top 20% in NC for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
10,170 $5 $13
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
672 $15 $51
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
514 $60 $107
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
314 $47 $100
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 202 $573 $1,928
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
143 $123 $393
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.
130 $61 $89
Upper eyelid tendon repair
Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure.
126 $595 $1,887
Visual field test, limited
A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field.
98 $21 $60
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
73 $208 $417
Dilation of tear drainage opening
A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye.
62 $83 $272
Simple drainage of skin abscess
A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing.
38 $91 $146
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
37 $386 $1,360
Removal of chronic eyelid growth
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid.
26 $85 $169
Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
21 $351 $1,149
Eyelash removal
This procedure involves the removal of eyelashes.
16 $89 $211
Nasal tear duct probing with tube or stent insertion
A procedure to open a blocked tear duct by probing the area and inserting a tube or stent to maintain drainage.
16 $87 $607
Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to nasal cavity
A surgical procedure to create a new passage allowing tears to drain from the tear sac directly into the nasal cavity.
14 $621 $1,303
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
12 $139 $356
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.1% high complexity
80.2% medium
19.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$619
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $103/year across 6 years
Top 50% in NC for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
22
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$180
2023
$65
2021
$49
2020
$28
2019
$17
2018
$280

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$77
Amgen Inc.
$35
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
Glaukos Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$137
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$133
Alcon Vision LLC
$115
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$52
Amgen Inc.
$35
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$22
Allergan Inc.
$17
Ivantis, Inc
$15
Glaukos Corporation
$14
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Centurion · Clareon · Hydrus · ILUVIEN · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · Luxor · TEPEZZA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · iDose
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
4.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. White is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NC), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. White experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. White performed 10,170 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. White receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. White received a total of $619 from 13 companies across 22 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. White's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Southern Pines?
Dr. White'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. White) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →