Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Donny Suh, MD

Ophthalmology · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD, Irvine, CA 92617
9498242020
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1295727022 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Suh 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. Suh

Dr. Donny Suh is an ophthalmology specialist in Irvine, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Suh performed 323 Medicare services across 259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Suh received a total of $10,171 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Suh 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 323 Medicare services $10,171 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
323
Medicare services
Bottom 17% in CA for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
259
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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 deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
 113 $31 $171
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.
 78 $76 $430
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.
 64 $49 $291
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.
 37 $100 $641
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 18 $20 $125
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 13 $15 $125
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,171
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,695/year across 6 years
Top 15% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
39
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
$5,029 (49.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,358 (33.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,784 (17.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,064
2023
$539
2022
$1,026
2021
$5,606
2019
$29
2018
$907

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$1,545
Dompe US, Inc.
$278
Amgen Inc.
$139
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
$52
Glaukos Corporation
$49
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
$4,520
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,838
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$1,754
iScreen Vision Inc.
$500
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$370
Dompe US, Inc.
$278
Amgen Inc.
$139
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Santen Inc.
$110
Genentech USA, Inc.
$106
Glaukos Corporation
$79
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
$77
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$67
Alcon Vision LLC
$33
Retrophin, Inc.
$29
TissueTech, Inc.
$17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 79.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · AcrySof · CARBAGLU · CYSTADROPS · CYSTARAN · Cholbam · KOSELUGO · Lacriflow · OXERVATE · Prokera · TEPEZZA · Verkazia · iAccess Precision Blade · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject W
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 (49%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
359
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
4.6 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. Suh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 20 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. Suh experienced with eye deviation and range of motion exam?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Suh performed 113 eye deviation and range of motion exam 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. Suh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Suh received a total of $10,171 from 18 companies across 39 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. Suh's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Irvine?
Dr. Suh's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Suh) 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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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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →