Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ranjeet Bajwa, O.D.

Optometrist · Lindsay, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
833 SEQUOIA AVE, Lindsay, CA 93247
5595621361
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1881841575 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. Bajwa

Dr. Ranjeet Bajwa is an optometrist in Lindsay, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bajwa performed 6,909 Medicare services across 4,915 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bajwa received a total of $6,240 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 130 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Bajwa 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 0% volume in CA $6,240 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,909
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for optometrist
4,915
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~406 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
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
1,558 $112 $363
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.
819 $98 $196
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
770 $94 $276
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
497 $33 $95
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.
435 $66 $194
Retinal and optic nerve function test
A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning.
414 $113 $291
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
406 $30 $90
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.
387 $49 $139
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
341 $19 $52
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.
340 $30 $82
Visual evoked potential test
A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli.
244 $60 $152
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
241 $23 $57
Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface
This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing.
145 $1,196 $3,047
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
100 $102 $325
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
58 $9 $25
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.
45 $13 $46
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.
40 $40 $111
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.
39 $125 $353
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
30 $30 $79
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 ↗
$6,240
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $891/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
130
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
$6,240 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,324
2023
$720
2022
$1,436
2021
$663
2020
$133
2019
$186
2018
$778

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,664
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$190
Amgen Inc.
$116
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$115
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$57
Harrow Eye, LLC
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$32
Dompe US, Inc.
$30
Thea Pharma Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,664
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$851
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$603
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$353
Shire North American Group Inc
$252
Dompe US, Inc.
$210
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$191
Thea Pharma Inc.
$167
Allergan, Inc.
$159
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
MacuLogix, Inc.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$137
Allergan Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
Amgen Inc.
$116
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$111
CooperVision Inc.
$105
TissueTech, Inc.
$77
Alcon Vision LLC
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$77
TISSUETECH, INC.
$73
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$58
Harrow Eye, LLC
$52
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$43
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$40
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$32
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$32
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Acuvue · AdaptDx · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · Flarex · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · None Specified · OXERVATE · PROKERA · Prokera · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare · ULTRA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optometrist in CA.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
10.6 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. Bajwa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 17 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. Bajwa experienced with tear duct plug insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bajwa performed 1,558 tear duct plug insertion 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. Bajwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bajwa received a total of $6,240 from 34 companies across 130 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. Bajwa's costs compare to other optometrists in Lindsay?
Dr. Bajwa's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Bajwa) 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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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 →