Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Katerina Kurteeva, MD

Ophthalmology · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1441 AVOCADO AVE STE 206, Newport Beach, CA 92660
9497609007
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1306989017 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. Kurteeva

Dr. Katerina Kurteeva is an ophthalmology specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kurteeva performed 2,381 Medicare services across 1,924 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kurteeva received a total of $7,606 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Kurteeva 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 41% volume in CA $7,606 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,381
Medicare services
Top 41% in CA for ophthalmology
1,924
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~125 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
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.
732 $99 $145
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
376 $32 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
286 $99 $160
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
246 $29 $120
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.
174 $53 $180
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
125 $108 $190
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
76 $28 $130
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.
71 $58 $540
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.
57 $466 $1,200
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
55 $285 $640
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
41 $9 $120
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.
37 $28 $125
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.
19 $15 $160
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
16 $638 $1,400
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
16 $215 $280
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
16 $67 $135
Visual field test, limited
A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field.
14 $26 $156
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 12 $709 $1,143
Imaging of front third of eye
Imaging of the front third of the eye.
12 $21 $120
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.
2.4% high complexity
34.5% medium
63.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,606
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,087/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
93
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
$5,329 (70.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,277 (29.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$668
2023
$2,621
2022
$1,120
2021
$606
2020
$94
2019
$1,658
2018
$839

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$204
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$156
Alcon Vision LLC
$148
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$44
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,647
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,053
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$561
Stryker Corporation
$288
Allergan Inc.
$233
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$230
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$213
Shire North American Group Inc
$170
ABBVIE INC.
$143
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$143
Allergan, Inc.
$134
Glaukos Corporation
$131
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$74
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$46
Alcon Research LLC
$25
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
RxSight Inc
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Optos, Inc.
$17
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BESIVANCE · BTOD · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Clareon · CyPass · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · HOFFMANN · IACCESS · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROFYLE · PROLENSA · Premium Cataract IOLs · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VUITY · VYZULTA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xeomin · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent inject W
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 (70%) 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
362
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
2.8 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. Kurteeva is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Kurteeva experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kurteeva performed 732 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kurteeva receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kurteeva received a total of $7,606 from 24 companies across 93 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. Kurteeva's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Kurteeva's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Kurteeva) 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 →