Dr. Richard Weise, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Weise
Dr. Richard Weise is an ophthalmology specialist in Glendale, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weise performed 7,607 Medicare services across 5,493 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weise received a total of $1,131 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 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. Weise 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
1,964 | $73 | $173 |
| 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. |
897 | $30 | $67 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
646 | $17 | $33 |
| 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. |
642 | $51 | $92 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
473 | $23 | $46 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
470 | $28 | $60 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
465 | $175 | $566 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
258 | $302 | $940 |
| Eyelid lining repair with graft from external eye This procedure repairs the inner lining of the eyelid using tissue grafted from another part of the eye. |
256 | $697 | $1,570 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
243 | $591 | $940 |
| Eyelash removal This procedure involves the removal of eyelashes. |
242 | $80 | $294 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
241 | $76 | $213 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
184 | $100 | $180 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
165 | $198 | $853 |
| Dark adaptation test This test evaluates how well your eyes adjust to changes in light and dark conditions. It includes an interpretation of the results and a formal report. |
123 | $40 | $87 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
115 | $118 | $213 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
54 | $205 | $683 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
42 | $272 | $473 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
39 | $38 | $97 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
27 | $770 | $1,673 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
27 | $30 | $48 |
| Snip incision of tear duct at inner corner of eye A minor surgical procedure involving a small incision in the tear duct located at the inner corner of the eye. |
20 | $66 | $464 |
| 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. |
14 | $15 | $69 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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. Weise is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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