Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Fan, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Monterey Park, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
500 N GARFIELD AVE STE 209, Monterey Park, CA 91754
6262882265
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508881715 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. Fan

Dr. Joseph Fan is an ophthalmology specialist in Monterey Park, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fan performed 5,222 Medicare services across 4,260 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fan received a total of $4,412 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 256 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. Fan 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 19% volume in CA $4,412 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,222
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for ophthalmology
4,260
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~275 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,170 $109 $284
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
914 $35 $130
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.
615 $31 $220
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
351 $99 $400
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
350 $125 $301
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
325 $13 $75
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
262 $56 $300
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.
205 $77 $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.
199 $24 $80
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
194 $129 $301
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 138 $698 $2,000
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.
122 $41 $202
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
116 $20 $75
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.
113 $109 $285
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.
52 $78 $201
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
42 $295 $2,600
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.
20 $20 $200
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
19 $33 $130
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
15 $731 $2,100
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 ↗
$4,412
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $630/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
256
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
$4,203 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$209 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$623
2023
$887
2022
$768
2021
$640
2020
$811
2019
$345
2018
$338

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$185
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$148
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$143
Alcon Vision LLC
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 76.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$716
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$636
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$481
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$384
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$368
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$307
Allergan, Inc.
$275
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$221
Shire North American Group Inc
$193
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Alcon Vision LLC
$122
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$92
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$38
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Optos, Inc.
$23
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · BEOVU · BEPREVE · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · Flarex · INVELTYS · Iluvien · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OZURDEX · PAZEO · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Syfovre · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · ZERVIATE · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
856
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MONTEREY PARK HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Fan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Fan experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fan performed 1,170 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Fan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fan received a total of $4,412 from 21 companies across 256 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. Fan's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Monterey Park?
Dr. Fan's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Fan) 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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