Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Glassberg, M.D.
Optician · Long Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Glassberg
Dr. Edward Glassberg is an optician specialist in Long Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Glassberg performed 4,126 Medicare services across 2,450 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Glassberg received a total of $8,334 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 371 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Glassberg 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 21% volume in CA
$8,334 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,126
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for optician
2,450
Unique beneficiaries
$124
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,244 | $6 | $28 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
449 | $39 | $149 |
| 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. |
432 | $55 | $157 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
324 | $578 | $1,249 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 208 | $380 | $758 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
149 | $74 | $207 |
| 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. |
146 | $63 | $237 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
143 | $220 | $1,068 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
138 | $64 | $160 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
111 | $71 | $227 |
| 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. |
107 | $39 | $93 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
104 | $219 | $801 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
66 | $69 | $211 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
58 | $576 | $1,149 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
41 | $1 | $3 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
40 | $47 | $112 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
37 | $116 | $399 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
37 | $128 | $326 |
| Chemotherapy administration, 1-7 injections This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication through one to seven separate injections. |
33 | $62 | $176 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
33 | $2 | $5 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
32 | $178 | $725 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
24 | $201 | $775 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
21 | $118 | $510 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
21 | $35 | $108 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
17 | $79 | $234 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
16 | $678 | $1,474 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
16 | $56 | $181 |
| Light application with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure involves applying light to the skin along with debridement to destroy precancerous skin growths. |
15 | $221 | $671 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
14 | $299 | $785 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
13 | $249 | $802 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
13 | $365 | $713 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
12 | $669 | $1,442 |
| 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. |
12 | $94 | $370 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
8.1% medium
91.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,334
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,191/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
371
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
$7,987 (95.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$347 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,105
2023
$1,977
2022
$1,023
2021
$388
2020
$321
2019
$1,742
2018
$778
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$418
GENZYME CORPORATION
$338
Lilly USA, LLC
$214
UCB, Inc.
$153
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$141
LEO Pharma Inc.
$137
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$112
Incyte Corporation
$83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$48
Almirall LLC
$47
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
PFIZER INC.
$29
Sandoz Inc.
$27
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$26
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$21
Biofrontera Inc.
$20
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,001
Merz North America, Inc.
$862
GENZYME CORPORATION
$732
LEO Pharma Inc.
$644
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$576
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$493
Genentech USA, Inc.
$331
Lilly USA, LLC
$328
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$285
PFIZER INC.
$281
UCB, Inc.
$245
Almirall LLC
$230
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$219
Incyte Corporation
$178
AbbVie, Inc.
$168
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$163
Allergan Inc.
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$146
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$122
Biofrontera Inc.
$120
Amgen Inc.
$103
Allergan, Inc.
$93
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$90
AbbVie Inc.
$83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Journey Medical Corporation
$69
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$46
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$40
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$39
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$33
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$29
Sandoz Inc.
$27
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$26
Lifenet Health
$26
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$20
Bioventus LLC
$19
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$18
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$16
Misonix Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · 20% · ADBRY · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · AYVAKIT · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Clear & Brilliant · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · IDACIO · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · ODOMZO · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Otezla · Poteligeo · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Tremfya · Veltin · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XTRAC · Xeomin · Xolegel · YCANTH
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,602
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH-LAKEWOOD
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Glassberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Glassberg experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Glassberg performed 1,244 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Glassberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Glassberg received a total of $8,334 from 46 companies across 371 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. Glassberg's costs compare to other opticians in Long Beach?
Dr. Glassberg's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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. Glassberg) 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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