Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Hagele, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Grass Valley, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
400 SIERRA COLLEGE DR, Grass Valley, CA 95945
5302723411
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1134200629 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Hagele

Dr. John Hagele is an ophthalmology specialist in Grass Valley, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hagele performed 4,344 Medicare services across 3,434 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hagele received a total of $1,449 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 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. Hagele 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 23% volume in CA $1,449 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,344
Medicare services
Top 23% in CA for ophthalmology
3,434
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~229 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,118 $88 $165
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.
775 $26 $109
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.
754 $64 $115
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
532 $26 $56
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.
418 $426 $2,500
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.
380 $46 $83
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
106 $101 $200
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
56 $272 $917
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.
52 $555 $4,500
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
47 $32 $56
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.
34 $63 $106
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.
34 $92 $175
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.
20 $45 $90
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
18 $578 $2,750
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.
9.6% high complexity
31.2% medium
59.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $207/year across 7 years
Top 49% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
58
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
$1,423 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$236
2023
$133
2022
$126
2021
$250
2020
$129
2019
$276
2018
$299

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Amgen Inc.
$67
Alcon Vision LLC
$35
RxSight Inc
$26
Glaukos Corporation
$25
Thea Pharma Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$236
Alcon Vision LLC
$195
RxSight Inc
$106
Allergan, Inc.
$103
Glaukos Corporation
$102
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$83
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Amgen Inc.
$67
Alcon Research Ltd
$65
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$56
Thea Pharma Inc.
$55
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$55
TissueTech, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$35
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Dompe US, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$14
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Iridex Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · BromSite · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · COMBIGAN · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · IACCESS · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · PROKERA · Photrexa · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · XELPROS · iDose · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · rhopressa
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$84,905
Nearest hospital
SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Hagele is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Hagele experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hagele performed 1,118 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Hagele receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hagele received a total of $1,449 from 22 companies across 58 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. Hagele's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Grass Valley?
Dr. Hagele's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Hagele) 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 →
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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