Dr. Sok Nam, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Nam
Dr. Sok Nam is an ophthalmology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nam performed 8,873 Medicare services across 8,036 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nam received a total of $108,162 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 988 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Nam 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 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. |
1,256 | $74 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,068 | $54 | $200 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
867 | $28 | $140 |
| 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. |
806 | $30 | $180 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
739 | $22 | $101 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
733 | $98 | $225 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
599 | $32 | $162 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
375 | $214 | $500 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
356 | $32 | $200 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
294 | $127 | $601 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
262 | $195 | $795 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
237 | $9 | $60 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
199 | $719 | $2,505 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
199 | $35 | $120 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
195 | $122 | $250 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
125 | $296 | $2,400 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
105 | $449 | $900 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
90 | $19 | $101 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
79 | $340 | $1,197 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 72 | $717 | $1,986 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
53 | $37 | $389 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
52 | $95 | $400 |
| 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. |
49 | $461 | $2,204 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
40 | $296 | $1,000 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
12 | $1,246 | $3,000 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
11 | $339 | $1,500 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (81%) 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 ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
2.3 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. Nam is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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 →
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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.
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