Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Justin Dredge, MD
Ophthalmology · Encino, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dredge
Dr. Justin Dredge is an ophthalmology specialist in Encino, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dredge performed 4,704 Medicare services across 4,028 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dredge received a total of $4,527 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 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. Dredge 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$4,527 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,704
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for ophthalmology
4,028
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
877 | $67 | $190 |
| 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. |
598 | $52 | $204 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
503 | $29 | $115 |
| 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. |
356 | $94 | $265 |
| 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. |
325 | $30 | $205 |
| 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. |
271 | $80 | $230 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
216 | $32 | $115 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
209 | $22 | $75 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
200 | $35 | $240 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
185 | $112 | $325 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
166 | $101 | $385 |
| 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. |
148 | $46 | $115 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
147 | $9 | $41 |
| 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. |
144 | $125 | $410 |
| 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. |
121 | $440 | $2,193 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
83 | $216 | $857 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
39 | $83 | $275 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
25 | $737 | $1,560 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
24 | $303 | $512 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
23 | $565 | $2,788 |
| 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. |
22 | $575 | $2,500 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
22 | $32 | $100 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
18.9% medium
78.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,527
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $755/year across 6 years
Top 27% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
100
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,147 (69.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,380 (30.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,156
2023
$1,768
2022
$697
2021
$390
2020
$230
2019
$286
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$262
Glaukos Corporation
$198
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$168
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$162
Alcon Vision LLC
$138
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$65
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$58
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 54.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$1,608
Alcon Vision LLC
$436
ABBVIE INC.
$306
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$274
Allergan Inc.
$252
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$168
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$162
Allergan, Inc.
$155
Lumenis BE inc
$150
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$147
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$134
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$121
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$58
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$39
Optos, Inc.
$38
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$36
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$36
Thea Pharma Inc.
$34
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
RxSight Inc
$22
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$16
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% 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 →
Most payments (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
629
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ENCINO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Dredge is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Dredge experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dredge performed 877 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Dredge receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dredge received a total of $4,527 from 27 companies across 100 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. Dredge's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Encino?
Dr. Dredge's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Dredge) 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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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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