Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anil Shivaram, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Claremont, 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. Shivaram
Dr. Anil Shivaram is an ophthalmology specialist in Claremont, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shivaram performed 6,174 Medicare services across 4,316 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shivaram received a total of $21,239 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Shivaram 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$21,239 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,174
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for ophthalmology
4,316
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,180 | $76 | $120 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
871 | $31 | $105 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
849 | $73 | $200 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
590 | $101 | $160 |
| 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. |
518 | $93 | $160 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
448 | $34 | $150 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
274 | $33 | $185 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
198 | $30 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
191 | $286 | $1,000 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
173 | $54 | $120 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
153 | $121 | $200 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
118 | $441 | $2,640 |
| 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. |
111 | $110 | $225 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
107 | $597 | $2,700 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
80 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
56 | $73 | $110 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
54 | $214 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
46 | $108 | $225 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
35 | $18 | $151 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
26 | $256 | $1,500 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
19 | $24 | $50 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens and drainage device insertion This procedure involves the complex removal of a cataract from the eye, followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
18 | $690 | $4,200 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
17 | $550 | $4,140 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
16 | $56 | $100 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
15 | $21 | $85 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
11 | $21 | $90 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
11.8% medium
86.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,239
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,034/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
154
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
$9,420 (44.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,410 (34.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,409 (20.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$426
2023
$1,929
2022
$305
2021
$7,198
2020
$163
2019
$7,107
2018
$4,110
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Harrow Eye, LLC
$66
Alcon Vision LLC
$53
Nova Eye, Inc.
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$32
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$31
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
RxSight Inc
$26
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$20
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$11,907
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$3,091
Glaukos Corporation
$1,796
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,711
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$433
Alcon Vision LLC
$394
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$270
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$207
Shire North American Group Inc
$198
RxSight Inc
$189
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$186
Allergan Inc.
$85
Ivantis, Inc
$84
Harrow Eye, LLC
$66
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$63
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
AbbVie Inc.
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
Nova Eye, Inc.
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$33
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$32
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Mallinckrodt LLC
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
OPTOS, INC.
$21
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$20
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$18
Optos, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
TissueTech, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CANNULATED Screws · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · CRYSTALENS · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · Flarex · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · Monaco · NGENUITY · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Prokera · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · STELLARIS PC · SYMPHONY · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · TORIC · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VICTUS · VYZULTA · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (44%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
235
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Shivaram is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 18 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. Shivaram experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shivaram performed 1,180 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Shivaram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shivaram received a total of $21,239 from 34 companies across 154 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. Shivaram's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Claremont?
Dr. Shivaram's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Shivaram) 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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About this page
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.
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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