Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sahar Zokaeim, OD

Optometrist · Pomona, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
309 E 2ND ST, Pomona, CA 91766
9096236116
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1215342597 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. Zokaeim 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. Zokaeim

Dr. Sahar Zokaeim is an optometrist in Pomona, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zokaeim performed 927 Medicare services across 802 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zokaeim received a total of $2,307 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Zokaeim 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in CA $2,307 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
927
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for optometrist
802
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~84 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.
375 $67 $278
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
195 $31 $144
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
75 $94 $643
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
65 $29 $150
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.
58 $52 $220
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
43 $99 $510
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
41 $104 $353
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
34 $19 $69
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
30 $28 $148
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.
11 $30 $214
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 ↗
$2,307
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $330/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
90
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
$2,267 (98.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$39 (1.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$637
2023
$187
2022
$317
2021
$375
2020
$164
2019
$435
2018
$191

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$192
Thea Pharma Inc.
$137
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$126
Dompe US, Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Alcon Vision LLC
$24
Top 3 companies account for 71.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$402
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$195
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$192
Thea Pharma Inc.
$182
Shire North American Group Inc
$159
Allergan, Inc.
$126
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$120
Glaukos Corporation
$113
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$94
Alcon Vision LLC
$90
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$83
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$62
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$59
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$50
CooperVision Inc.
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$14
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BOTOX · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · IYUZEH · Izervay · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · OMNI · ORA · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · ReSTOR · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tobradex ST · VYZULTA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
1,586
Per 100K population
16.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 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. Zokaeim is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zokaeim experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zokaeim performed 375 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. Zokaeim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zokaeim received a total of $2,307 from 21 companies across 90 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. Zokaeim's costs compare to other optometrists in Pomona?
Dr. Zokaeim's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Zokaeim) 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 →