Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Mertzlufft, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Venice, FL

  • NPI 1912098906
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1360 E Venice Ave
Venice, FL 342859066
(941) 488-2020
fax (941) 484-2200

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #OPC2452
Medicaid
FL #620100800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912098906. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,758
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$359,630
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,741 1,713 $123
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 980 641 $88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 224 222 $61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 209 204 $36
92250 Photography of the retina 197 187 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 191 169 $40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 136 136 $146
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease 21 11 $43
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 18 18 $83
92132 Imaging of front third of eye 17 16 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Venice Optometrist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$316
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 1 $121.85
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $121.85
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $32.17
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $23.74
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $16.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$316

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
829
Patients
345
Total drug cost
$127,703
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 193 67 $4,360
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 148 49 $3,703
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 95 76 $1,264
Timolol Maleate Generic 69 28 $4,347
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 55 41 $535
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 48 18 $31,378
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 45 17 $36,349
Fluorometholone Generic 34 13 $3,014
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 32 0 $2,847
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 27 19 $1,068

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Mertzlufft's medical specialty?
Dr. David Mertzlufft practices Optometrist in Venice, FL.
Where does Dr. David Mertzlufft practice?
Dr. David Mertzlufft practices at 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 342859066. Office phone: 9414882020.
What is Dr. David Mertzlufft's NPI?
Dr. David Mertzlufft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912098906, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Mertzlufft accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Mertzlufft accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Mertzlufft commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.