Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alfred Solish, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
630 S RAYMOND AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
6265771115
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1538144829 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. Solish 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. Solish

Dr. Alfred Solish is an ophthalmology specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Solish performed 1,843 Medicare services across 1,059 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Solish received a total of $6,569 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 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. Solish 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 50% volume in CA $6,569 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,843
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for ophthalmology
1,059
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~92 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.
967 $69 $110
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.
291 $46 $136
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
234 $28 $300
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 85 $169 $300
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
58 $203 $2,100
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
53 $9 $100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
32 $31 $300
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
22 $19 $50
Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease
This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye.
22 $31 $250
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
22 $2 $19
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
20 $90 $150
Eye wound repair or revision
Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye.
19 $634 $900
Glaucoma drainage tract creation
A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for fluid to drain from the eye, helping to lower pressure and treat glaucoma.
18 $948 $3,100
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 ↗
$6,569
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $938/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
48
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
$4,322 (65.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,247 (34.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$286
2023
$333
2022
$269
2021
$310
2020
$126
2019
$555
2018
$4,691

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$250
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$36
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$4,488
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$625
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$336
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
Allergan, Inc.
$174
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$146
Horizon Pharma plc
$125
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$118
AbbVie Inc.
$83
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$82
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · BROMSITE · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · EYLEA · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · RAYNER CATARACT SET 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPRO · TRAVATAN Z · VYZULTA · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT 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 (66%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
761
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST 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. Solish is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, with 20 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. Solish experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Solish performed 967 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. Solish receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Solish received a total of $6,569 from 13 companies across 48 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. Solish's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Pasadena?
Dr. Solish's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Solish) 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 →