Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ramin Tayani, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Clemente, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Tayani 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. Tayani
Dr. Ramin Tayani is an ophthalmology specialist in San Clemente, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tayani performed 1,566 Medicare services across 1,373 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tayani received a total of $36,417 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 331 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. Tayani 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
▲ 1,566 Medicare services
$36,417 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,566
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in CA for ophthalmology
1,373
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
376 | $92 | $220 |
| 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. |
202 | $71 | $150 |
| 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. |
126 | $112 | $325 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
119 | $32 | $225 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
116 | $103 | $255 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
109 | $19 | $115 |
| 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. |
82 | $427 | $2,900 |
| 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. |
70 | $51 | $240 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
61 | $30 | $310 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
56 | $28 | $225 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
38 | $122 | $255 |
| 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. |
38 | $70 | $155 |
| 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. |
28 | $49 | $110 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
24 | $296 | $812 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
21 | $342 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
18 | $81 | $225 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
15 | $126 | $380 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
14 | $107 | $402 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
14 | $8 | $45 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
14 | $25 | $180 |
| 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. |
13 | $28 | $175 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
12 | $362 | $3,450 |
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.
5.2% high complexity
13.0% medium
81.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,417
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,202/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
331
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
$20,256 (55.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,160 (44.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,260
2023
$22,619
2022
$1,817
2021
$740
2020
$4,733
2019
$2,059
2018
$1,188
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,433
ABBVIE INC.
$477
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$253
Optos, Inc.
$216
Amgen Inc.
$209
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$184
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$139
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Glaukos Corporation
$59
RxSight Inc
$49
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$32
Harrow Eye, LLC
$31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$20,444
Alcon Vision LLC
$5,447
Aesculap, Inc.
$3,812
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$802
ABBVIE INC.
$477
Allergan, Inc.
$467
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$453
AbbVie Inc.
$405
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$402
Glaukos Corporation
$289
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$233
Shire North American Group Inc
$232
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$230
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$216
Optos, Inc.
$216
Amgen Inc.
$209
Lumenis, Inc
$205
AbbVie, Inc.
$195
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$184
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$165
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$139
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$123
Allergan Inc.
$103
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$88
Thea Pharma Inc.
$62
Harrow Eye, LLC
$53
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$51
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$51
OPTOS, INC.
$43
MacuLogix, Inc.
$34
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$34
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$33
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$32
TissueTech, Inc.
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$19
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$12
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · AdaptDx · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BEOVU · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · CE-marked KXLA system · CEQUA · CRYSTALENS · Centurion · Cequa · Cholbam · Clareon · Contact Lens · CyPass · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EYSUVIS · Humira · IACCESS · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · NFC-700 · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · P200DTx · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · Photrexa · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSure Sealant · STELLARIS · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · 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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
ALISO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
10.0 mi
10.0 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. Tayani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Tayani experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tayani performed 376 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tayani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tayani received a total of $36,417 from 40 companies across 331 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. Tayani's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Clemente?
Dr. Tayani's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Tayani) 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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