Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Haroutun Hovanesian, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hovanesian
Dr. Haroutun Hovanesian is an ophthalmology specialist in Glendale, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hovanesian performed 15,057 Medicare services across 6,154 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hovanesian received a total of $2,961 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 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. Hovanesian 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$2,961 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,057
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for ophthalmology
6,154
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~792 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. |
2,871 | $74 | $250 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
2,085 | $13 | $50 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,486 | $33 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
1,150 | $45 | $170 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 900 | $658 | $1,000 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
720 | $92 | $200 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 580 | $154 | $2,200 |
| 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. |
511 | $29 | $150 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
493 | $34 | $200 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
492 | $93 | $600 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
491 | $30 | $100 |
| 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. |
487 | $53 | $200 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
460 | $22 | $80 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
409 | $24 | $75 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
263 | $114 | $200 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
248 | $241 | $400 |
| 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. |
222 | $435 | $1,308 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
208 | $36 | $140 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
191 | $119 | $175 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
158 | $103 | $160 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
141 | $40 | $150 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
71 | $1,184 | $2,000 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
69 | $55 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
65 | $274 | $400 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
59 | $150 | $500 |
| 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. |
54 | $15 | $150 |
| Nasal tear duct probing A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
41 | $108 | $250 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
39 | $17 | $150 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
31 | $29 | $150 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
30 | $51 | $120 |
| 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. |
19 | $540 | $1,484 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
13 | $33 | $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.
1.5% high complexity
43.3% medium
55.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,961
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $423/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
131
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
$2,961 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$251
2023
$125
2022
$174
2021
$857
2020
$633
2019
$348
2018
$572
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$162
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Biogen, Inc.
$35
Amgen Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$1,291
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$441
Alcon Vision LLC
$249
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$215
ABBVIE INC.
$201
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Biogen, Inc.
$35
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Thea Pharma Inc.
$17
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$16
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$15
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$13
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · BEOVU · BYOOVIZ · COMBIGAN · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA HD · Flarex · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OMNI Surgical System · ORA · OZURDEX · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tobradex ST · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
760
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Hovanesian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Hovanesian experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hovanesian performed 2,871 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. Hovanesian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hovanesian received a total of $2,961 from 21 companies across 131 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. Hovanesian's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Glendale?
Dr. Hovanesian's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Hovanesian) 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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