Dr. George Florakis, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Florakis
Dr. George Florakis is an ophthalmology specialist in Scarsdale, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Florakis performed 3,116 Medicare services across 1,530 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Florakis received a total of $5,316 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 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. Florakis 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,384 | $75 | $350 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
1,019 | $31 | $230 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
164 | $107 | $450 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
129 | $33 | $670 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
64 | $70 | $360 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
61 | $10 | $150 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
49 | $20 | $190 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
40 | $1,057 | $9,250 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
39 | $122 | $1,334 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
38 | $121 | $530 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
37 | $30 | $223 |
| Preparation of corneal tissue for transplant This procedure involves the processing and preparation of corneal tissue to ensure it is suitable for transplantation into a recipient. |
32 | $87 | $463 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
25 | $47 | $890 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
22 | $28 | $270 |
| Corneal transplant in pseudophakia Surgical replacement of a cornea with tissue from another cornea in an eye that has already undergone cataract surgery. |
13 | $1,122 | $9,980 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
3.3 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Florakis is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of NY peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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