Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Peace, M.D. INC
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Inglewood, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Peace from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Peace
Dr. James Peace is a retina specialist physician in Inglewood, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peace performed 7,338 Medicare services across 4,700 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peace received a total of $65,700 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 348 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Peace 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 40% volume in CA
$65,700 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,338
Medicare services
Top 40% in CA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
4,700
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~386 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. |
1,486 | $103 | $279 |
| 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. |
1,027 | $30 | $152 |
| 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. |
820 | $74 | $193 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
610 | $33 | $93 |
| 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. |
517 | $121 | $196 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
401 | $93 | $399 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
392 | $22 | $47 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
384 | $70 | $146 |
| 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. |
305 | $51 | $148 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
289 | $27 | $85 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
260 | $23 | $60 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
153 | $112 | $335 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
119 | $39 | $208 |
| 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 | $464 | $1,431 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
117 | $58 | $303 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
103 | $9 | $34 |
| Fluorescein angiography of retina A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected. |
40 | $231 | $543 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
36 | $93 | $335 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
22 | $286 | $746 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
22 | $21 | $106 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
21 | $38 | $111 |
| 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. |
18 | $42 | $211 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
18 | $45 | $103 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
17 | $279 | $763 |
| 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. |
16 | $95 | $361 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
14 | $49 | $143 |
| Fluorescein angiography of the eye A specialized camera test that images the blood vessels in the back of the eye after a dye is injected into the bloodstream. |
13 | $171 | $485 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
26.6% medium
71.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$65,700
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,386/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
348
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
$41,517 (63.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$14,589 (22.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,594 (14.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$22,933
2023
$22,637
2022
$1,046
2021
$3,611
2020
$662
2019
$10,301
2018
$4,511
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16,590
Thea Pharma Inc.
$5,031
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$472
Alcon Vision LLC
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$179
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$146
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$129
Glaukos Corporation
$55
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$43
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$34
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$31,871
Thea Pharma Inc.
$11,921
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$7,291
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$3,655
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,015
Perrigo Company plc
$2,225
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,000
ABBVIE INC.
$603
Shire North American Group Inc
$580
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$472
Alcon Vision LLC
$461
Allergan, Inc.
$453
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$294
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$292
OPTOS, INC.
$273
Allergan Inc.
$225
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$146
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$129
Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
$125
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$86
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$68
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$56
Glaukos Corporation
$55
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$54
Optos, Inc.
$52
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$50
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$47
RxSight Inc
$45
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$21
Akorn, Inc.
$17
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof · BESIVANCE · BIOTRUE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · IYUZEH · Iluvien · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · NFC-700 · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · P200DTx · PAZEO · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SIMBRINZA · SURGICAL MISC · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · XIPERE · Zioptan · iDose · 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 (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Peace is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, 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. Peace experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peace performed 1,486 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. Peace receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peace received a total of $65,700 from 35 companies across 348 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. Peace's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Inglewood?
Dr. Peace's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Peace) 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.
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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