Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mona Sane, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Los Altos, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
289 S SAN ANTONIO RD STE 110, Los Altos, CA 94022
6502546648
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1861788564 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. Sane 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. Sane

Dr. Mona Sane is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in Los Altos, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sane performed 518 Medicare services across 452 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sane received a total of $1,278 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cornea and external diseases specialist physician. 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. Sane 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 518 Medicare services $1,278 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
518
Medicare services
Bottom 34% in CA for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
452
Unique beneficiaries
$212
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~37 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
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.
147 $450 $2,000
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.
118 $65 $300
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
116 $116 $250
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
48 $113 $247
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
25 $30 $150
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.
21 $90 $200
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
18 $313 $1,200
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
13 $653 $3,000
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
12 $31 $150
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.
28.4% high complexity
29.9% medium
41.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,278
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $183/year across 7 years
Bottom 26% in CA for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
14
Companies
31
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
$1,278 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$62
2023
$70
2022
$39
2021
$392
2020
$29
2019
$574
2018
$113

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$40
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$318
Glaukos Corporation
$230
Avedro Inc.
$126
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$116
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
$107
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$54
Abbott Laboratories
$53
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$49
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$39
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$22
Harrow Eye, LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BRIDION · BROMSITE · CE-marked KXLA system · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · KXL System · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Non-Covered Product · ORA · PanOptix · ReSTOR · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VisuMax · Wavelight Refractive Suite
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.

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Geographic Context

Cornea and external diseases specialist physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 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. Sane is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sane experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sane performed 147 cataract surgery with lens implant 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. Sane receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sane received a total of $1,278 from 14 companies across 31 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. Sane's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in Los Altos?
Dr. Sane's average Medicare payment per service is $212. 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. Sane) 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 →