In 2023, Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD had a list price for complex cataract surgery, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, ophthalmic biometry, partial-thickness corneal transplant, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye tests

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	2302
eye procedures	2674
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
laser treatment	50
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	2024
eye procedures	3148
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	44
transplant procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	916
Female	1437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2274
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	773
From 75 to 84	924
85 and over	627
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	2056
eye procedures	3096
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	42
transplant procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	965
Female	1453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2325
Black	30
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	963
85 and over	643
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	1603
eye procedures	3626
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	50
transplant procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1828
Female	2878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4516
Black	58
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1536
From 75 to 84	1902
85 and over	1212
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
doctor visit	1923
eye procedures	3757
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	62
transplant procedures	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	948
Female	1508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2342
Black	24
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	785
From 75 to 84	994
85 and over	640
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
doctor visit	2129
eye procedures	3733
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	938
Female	1543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2373
Black	26
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	1034
85 and over	641
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	2129
eye procedures	3510
laser treatment	65
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	958
Female	1542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2364
Black	31
Hispanic	29
Asian	14
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	745
From 75 to 84	1104
85 and over	626
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	1648
eye procedures	3029
laser treatment	46
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	903
Female	1420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2190
Black	25
Hispanic	27
Asian	16
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	1059
85 and over	577
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	541
eye procedures	3292
foreign body removal	18
laser treatment	48
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	837
Female	1307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2018
Black	23
Hispanic	30
Asian	12
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	622
From 75 to 84	1000
85 and over	509
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	540
eye procedures	4370
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	868
Female	1375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2102
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	82
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	648
From 75 to 84	1059
85 and over	525
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	231
excision	12
eye procedures	4369
laser treatment	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	821
Female	1327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2002
Black	25
Hispanic	25
Asian	12
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	999
85 and over	524
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	1556
excision	12
eye procedures	3509
foreign body removal	18
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	907
Female	1435

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	2227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	50

**Age**
75 to 84	1003
85 and over	593
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	722

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.57 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sarasota, FL.

4.57

Overall Rating

(7 Ratings)

Leave a Review

Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-12-14

My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Schwartz for over 10 years and in our opinion you couldn't find a better doctor. He is compassionate with a great bedside manner. He doesn't try to sell you things that you don't need. His staff is just as caring as Dr. Schwartz.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-11-29

Both my wife & I have been patients of Dr. Schwartz for a number of years and find him to be outstanding. His staff is excellent and we actually look forward to our annual exams.  Absolutely the best!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$329 Simbrinza $198	ORA $84	Cataract Equipment $20	AcrySof $16	Ilevro $11
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$233 TEPEZZA $233
Shire North American Group Inc	$214 XIIDRA $198	$16
Allergan Inc.	$195 COMBIGAN $96	LUMIGAN 0.01 $79	LUMIGAN $6	$14
Alcon Vision LLC	$152 ARGOS $116	CLAREON $19	PANOPTIX $17
Other	$584 MIEBO $122	Medical Optics $110	INVELTYS $46	Oxervate $44	Rhopressa $34	Other $228

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,553
Education	$154

Biography

Dr. Thomas Schwartz is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients.

Select Year:

Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2023

By Affordability:

By Affordability:

By Volume:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Lee Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Ophthalmologists in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Sarasota, FL