Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Madhu Agarwal, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Redlands, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1200 CALIFORNIA ST, Redlands, CA 92374
9097926000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1780609933 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. Agarwal

Dr. Madhu Agarwal is an ophthalmology specialist in Redlands, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Agarwal performed 18,710 Medicare services across 4,306 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Agarwal received a total of $202,950 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 407 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. Agarwal 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 5% volume in CA $202,950 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,710
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for ophthalmology
4,306
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~985 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
11,194 $5 $12
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
1,375 $18 $49
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
1,368 $30 $78
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.
1,365 $33 $115
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.
1,003 $55 $98
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.
893 $106 $260
Eye deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
736 $51 $98
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.
486 $131 $385
Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct 132 $202 $390
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
106 $163 $407
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 22 $182 $385
Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4
Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid.
18 $641 $1,846
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
12 $156 $260
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 ↗
$202,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,993/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
407
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
$195,645 (96.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,306 (3.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$25,109
2023
$50,485
2022
$41,151
2021
$61,464
2020
$18,259
2019
$5,544
2018
$938

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$21,397
ARGENX US, INC.
$3,467
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$245
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$169,199
Amgen Inc.
$21,397
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$7,099
ARGENX US, INC.
$3,467
Shire North American Group Inc
$310
Genentech USA, Inc.
$255
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$170
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$139
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$132
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$113
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$93
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
AbbVie Inc.
$49
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$33
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · BESIVANCE · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · DUREZOL · EMGALITY · ISTENT INJECT W · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Rhopressa · SOLIRIS · Soliris · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · TearScience Activators · TearScience Lipiscan System · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VABYSMO · VYVGART · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA
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 (96%) 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 3% for ophthalmology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
111
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
REDLANDS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
4.0 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. Agarwal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Agarwal experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Agarwal performed 11,194 botox injection, per unit 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. Agarwal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Agarwal received a total of $202,950 from 22 companies across 407 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. Agarwal's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Redlands?
Dr. Agarwal's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Agarwal) 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 →