Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Norman Lepor, M.D.
Optician · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lepor
Dr. Norman Lepor is an optician specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lepor performed 58,040 Medicare services across 5,417 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lepor received a total of $2,217,518 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2443 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lepor 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 in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$2,217,518 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗58,040
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for optician
5,417
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
49,630 | $0 | $3 |
| Gadobenate dimeglumine injection Administration of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results. |
1,505 | $1 | $10 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,028 | $44 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
569 | $98 | $350 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
517 | $11 | $150 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 504 | $408 | $900 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
492 | $20 | $85 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
488 | $1 | $15 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
363 | $172 | $950 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
361 | $956 | $2,908 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
301 | $252 | $1,950 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
283 | $62 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
245 | $167 | $700 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
241 | $139 | $499 |
| 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. |
238 | $72 | $250 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
132 | $118 | $1,000 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 69 | $171 | $548 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
64 | $237 | $1,900 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
50 | $37 | $300 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
45 | $8 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
45 | $161 | $800 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
41 | $172 | $1,500 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
37 | $58 | $550 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
37 | $66 | $175 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
35 | $210 | $975 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
35 | $211 | $600 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
34 | $173 | $1,600 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
33 | $281 | $1,850 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
32 | $323 | $1,016 |
| Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate used for imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 25 millicuries. |
31 | $45 | $200 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
29 | $166 | $1,600 |
| MRI of leg blood vessels An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the leg to examine their structure and function. |
29 | $302 | $1,900 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $45 | $150 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $145 | $500 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
26 | $98 | $800 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
26 | $178 | $1,558 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
26 | $168 | $1,000 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
25 | $303 | $2,400 |
| MRI of heart blood flow An MRI scan that visualizes the flow of blood within the heart. |
25 | $44 | $800 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
25 | $398 | $1,500 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
24 | $107 | $475 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $130 | $400 |
| MRI of heart with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the heart performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
20 | $347 | $2,400 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
20 | $98 | $550 |
| MRI of pelvis with and without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail. |
19 | $323 | $2,400 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
19 | $321 | $1,500 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
18 | $191 | $1,500 |
| MRI of pelvis, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed without the use of contrast dye. |
17 | $209 | $1,600 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
16 | $352 | $2,000 |
| MRI of abdomen with and without contrast An MRI scan of the abdomen using contrast dye before and after administration to create detailed images of internal structures. |
16 | $309 | $2,400 |
| MRI of abdominal blood vessels An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the abdomen. |
16 | $313 | $1,900 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 16 | $281 | $600 |
| MRI of pelvic blood vessels A magnetic resonance imaging scan used to visualize the blood vessels in the pelvic area. |
15 | $324 | $1,900 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
14 | $193 | $1,500 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
13 | $123 | $500 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 12 | $34 | $542 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
12 | $40 | $245 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
93.6% medium
4.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,217,518
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $316,788/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
63
Companies
2,443
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,065,066 (93.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$136,441 (6.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,011 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$279,338
2023
$154,709
2022
$328,966
2021
$315,851
2020
$140,028
2019
$493,260
2018
$505,367
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$72,869
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51,837
Lilly USA, LLC
$27,420
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24,612
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21,274
Corcept Therapeutics
$15,624
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$10,871
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$10,384
Amgen Inc.
$9,728
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$9,032
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$7,499
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$4,357
Eli Lilly and Company
$4,127
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$3,540
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,719
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$2,632
PFIZER INC.
$376
Abbott Laboratories
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$59
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$481,386
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$295,275
Lilly USA, LLC
$200,682
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$169,273
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110,474
Amgen Inc.
$108,661
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$107,309
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$106,429
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$104,751
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95,050
Novo Nordisk Inc
$86,419
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81,633
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51,909
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$48,035
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29,702
Relypsa, Inc.
$26,432
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24,100
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17,623
Eli Lilly and Company
$17,172
Corcept Therapeutics
$15,674
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$7,674
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$4,357
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$4,353
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$3,540
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$3,425
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$2,875
PFIZER INC.
$2,655
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$2,632
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,104
Novartis Pharma AG
$1,131
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$950
Medtronic, Inc.
$718
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$521
Abbott Laboratories
$389
Boston Scientific Corporation
$346
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$249
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$242
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$155
Eisai Inc.
$132
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$125
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$110
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$90
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$85
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$59
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$51
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$49
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca AB
$40
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$36
bsn medical inc
$35
HeartFlow, Inc.
$33
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
VIVUS LLC
$21
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$13
EISAI INC.
$13
Venclose Inc.
$12
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,542
Per 100K population
15.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.8 mi
0.8 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. Lepor is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers, 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. Lepor experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lepor performed 49,630 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Lepor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lepor received a total of $2,217,518 from 63 companies across 2,443 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. Lepor's costs compare to other opticians in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Lepor's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Lepor) 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 →
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