Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Bacharach, MD
Ophthalmology · Petaluma, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Bacharach 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. Bacharach
Dr. Jason Bacharach is an ophthalmology specialist in Petaluma, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bacharach performed 6,896 Medicare services across 5,356 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bacharach received a total of $1,618,377 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bacharach 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 14% volume in CA
$1,618,377 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,896
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for ophthalmology
5,356
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~345 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. |
2,159 | $72 | $202 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
731 | $99 | $281 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
706 | $30 | $101 |
| 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. |
671 | $51 | $143 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
375 | $33 | $101 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
312 | $22 | $69 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 310 | $162 | $500 |
| 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. |
234 | $71 | $195 |
| 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. |
220 | $99 | $275 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
177 | $34 | $143 |
| 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. |
160 | $350 | $2,080 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
147 | $116 | $334 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
119 | $9 | $33 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
112 | $48 | $125 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
107 | $208 | $1,124 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
73 | $285 | $1,155 |
| 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. |
60 | $130 | $356 |
| 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. |
48 | $30 | $102 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
36 | $526 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
31 | $160 | $511 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
28 | $78 | $235 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
23 | $597 | $2,654 |
| Laser destruction of lens tissue A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens. |
19 | $313 | $1,124 |
| 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. |
14 | $32 | $60 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
12 | $667 | $1,038 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
12 | $2 | $50 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
22.5% medium
75.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,618,377
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $231,197/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
2,140
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,190,499 (73.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$425,068 (26.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,518 (0.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$293 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$236,993
2023
$252,852
2022
$239,632
2021
$217,357
2020
$217,996
2019
$216,257
2018
$237,290
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$61,465
ABBVIE INC.
$52,690
Glaukos Corporation
$44,431
Alcon Vision LLC
$35,120
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17,210
Thea Pharma Inc.
$9,979
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$6,236
Alcon Research LLC
$4,500
Dompe US, Inc.
$2,668
Harrow Eye, LLC
$2,089
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$409
Amgen Inc.
$56
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$51
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$41
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$312,936
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$202,241
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167,295
ABBVIE INC.
$123,001
AbbVie Inc.
$120,449
Allergan Inc.
$112,852
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$84,952
Alcon Vision LLC
$73,328
Glaukos Corporation
$71,917
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$64,210
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$55,077
Thea Pharma Inc.
$40,554
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$39,933
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32,869
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23,087
Alcon Research LLC
$12,856
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$8,912
Iridex Corporation
$8,742
OPTOVUE, INC.
$7,573
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$7,563
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$5,811
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$5,650
Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp.
$5,498
Dompe US, Inc.
$5,029
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$4,800
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$4,750
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$3,088
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,088
Omeros Corporation
$2,635
Harrow Eye, LLC
$2,214
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,714
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$1,562
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$1,052
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$293
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$233
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$98
TISSUETECH, INC.
$94
TissueTech, Inc.
$91
Amgen Inc.
$56
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$49
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$46
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$45
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$41
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$25
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
95
Per 100K population
19.6
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
PETALUMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Bacharach is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Bacharach experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bacharach performed 2,159 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. Bacharach receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bacharach received a total of $1,618,377 from 46 companies across 2,140 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. Bacharach's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Petaluma?
Dr. Bacharach's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Bacharach) 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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