Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Yomtoob, MD
Ophthalmology · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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. Yomtoob
Dr. David Yomtoob is an ophthalmology specialist in Orange, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yomtoob performed 1,900 Medicare services across 1,576 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yomtoob received a total of $23,137 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 351 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yomtoob 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 49% volume in CA
$23,137 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,900
Medicare services
Top 49% in CA for ophthalmology
1,576
Unique beneficiaries
$122
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
531 | $71 | $194 |
| 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 | $95 | $267 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
219 | $29 | $78 |
| 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. |
172 | $460 | $1,190 |
| 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. |
141 | $52 | $135 |
| 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. |
94 | $123 | $345 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
83 | $31 | $84 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
60 | $113 | $287 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
58 | $285 | $739 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
52 | $8 | $25 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
35 | $210 | $553 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
34 | $22 | $57 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
32 | $128 | $382 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
25 | $322 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
24 | $568 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
24 | $28 | $77 |
| 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. |
17 | $41 | $153 |
| 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. |
13 | $14 | $54 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
18.6% medium
72.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,137
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,305/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
351
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,964 (56.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,111 (30.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,061 (13.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,405
2023
$12,805
2022
$742
2021
$2,371
2020
$2,171
2019
$1,335
2018
$1,308
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$1,154
ABBVIE INC.
$382
Nova Eye, Inc.
$136
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$104
Alcon Vision LLC
$99
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$59
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$58
RxSight Inc
$57
Thea Pharma Inc.
$44
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$35
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$28
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Dompe US, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 69.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$8,552
Glaukos Corporation
$4,575
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,248
AbbVie Inc.
$1,748
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$698
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$530
ABBVIE INC.
$510
Alcon Vision LLC
$491
Shire North American Group Inc
$412
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$347
Allergan Inc.
$346
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$342
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$236
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$214
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$214
Allergan, Inc.
$198
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$151
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$140
Nova Eye, Inc.
$136
Thea Pharma Inc.
$134
Dompe US, Inc.
$122
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$114
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$90
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$84
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$59
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$49
Akorn, Inc.
$47
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$40
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$39
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$33
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Oasis Medical, Inc.
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ACTHAR · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · FORUM · Flarex · HYDROCORTISONE BUTYRATE · Healon Duet Pro · IACCESS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR II (DISPOSABLE · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OASIS TEARS · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PHOTREXA CROSS-LINKING KIT · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · Whitestar Signature Pro · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
506
Per 100K population
16.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM
1.4 mi
1.4 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. Yomtoob is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 18 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. Yomtoob experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yomtoob performed 531 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Yomtoob receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yomtoob received a total of $23,137 from 36 companies across 351 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. Yomtoob's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Orange?
Dr. Yomtoob's average Medicare payment per service is $122. 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. Yomtoob) 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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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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