Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sarju Patel, M.D. MSC
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Sacramento, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Sarju Patel is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 72,945 Medicare services across 8,130 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $91,957 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 289 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Patel 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 0% volume in CA
$91,957 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗72,945
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
8,130
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,052 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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses. |
45,960 | $29 | $80 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
5,681 | $32 | $150 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 5,384 | $691 | $1,790 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
3,951 | $105 | $1,156 |
| Ranibizumab-nuna biosimilar injection, 0.1 mg An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-nuna (Byooviz) at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
3,770 | $171 | $500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
2,130 | $96 | $450 |
| 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. |
1,339 | $73 | $328 |
| Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 744 | $182 | $532 |
| 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. |
666 | $95 | $440 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
640 | $112 | $489 |
| Pegcetacoplan intravitreal injection, 1 mg An injection of pegcetacoplan administered into the vitreous humor of the eye. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
450 | $120 | $310 |
| Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose. |
318 | $217 | $670 |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. |
315 | $159 | $360 |
| 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. |
264 | $119 | $567 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
252 | $72 | $548 |
| 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. |
156 | $68 | $310 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
140 | $1 | $11 |
| 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. |
128 | $27 | $137 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
116 | $433 | $2,239 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
111 | $2,004 | $7,977 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
89 | $19 | $90 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
71 | $268 | $1,453 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
39 | $38 | $182 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
39 | $11 | $60 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
35 | $42 | $229 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
33 | $115 | $528 |
| Removal of retinal membrane A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the surface of the retina. |
22 | $965 | $4,810 |
| Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina. |
20 | $958 | $4,998 |
| 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. |
20 | $46 | $230 |
| Vitreous removal between lens and retina This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
17 | $669 | $3,798 |
| Retinal photocoagulation to prevent detachment This procedure uses laser light to create small burns on the retina. It is performed to help prevent the retina from detaching from the back of the eye. |
16 | $196 | $1,061 |
| Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina. |
15 | $952 | $4,683 |
| 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. |
14 | $64 | $380 |
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 ↗$91,957
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,137/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
289
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
$67,151 (73.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,192 (16.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,614 (10.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,710
2023
$25,883
2022
$12,049
2021
$16,803
2020
$2,859
2019
$3,135
2018
$12,518
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$11,648
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,241
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$639
Biogen, Inc.
$503
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$456
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$346
Genentech USA, Inc.
$332
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$238
Alcon Vision LLC
$102
Genentech, Inc.
$66
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$51
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$23
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$28,533
Allergan, Inc.
$17,372
AbbVie, Inc.
$11,661
Biogen, Inc.
$10,013
Genentech USA, Inc.
$8,483
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,930
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$2,157
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,907
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,902
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$742
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$731
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$639
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$452
Alcon Vision LLC
$416
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$385
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$346
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$282
Genentech, Inc.
$265
Mallinckrodt LLC
$137
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Allergan Inc.
$93
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 62.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BENLYSTA · BEOVU · BROLUCIZUMAB · BYOOVIZ · Cimerli · Constellation · DEXYCU · ENVISTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · HYDRUS Microstent · Humira · ILUVIEN · IYUZEH · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · None Specified · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Rhopressa · STELLARIS PC · SUSVIMO · Susvimo · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · Vabysmo · XIPERE · YUTIQ · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
2,804
Per 100K population
177.0
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY GENERAL 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. Patel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Patel experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 45,960 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $91,957 from 29 companies across 289 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. Patel's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Sacramento?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Patel) 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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