Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Angelique Pillar Topaloglu, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Pillar Topaloglu
Dr. Angelique Pillar Topaloglu is an ophthalmology specialist in San Diego, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pillar Topaloglu performed 4,575 Medicare services across 3,762 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pillar Topaloglu received a total of $9,763 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 242 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Pillar Topaloglu 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in CA
$9,763 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,575
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for ophthalmology
3,762
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
694 | $96 | $185 |
| 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. |
609 | $69 | $140 |
| 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. |
404 | $71 | $120 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
326 | $33 | $140 |
| 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. |
325 | $30 | $125 |
| 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. |
313 | $427 | $2,150 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
283 | $27 | $75 |
| 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. |
240 | $103 | $337 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
237 | $31 | $75 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
226 | $14 | $500 |
| 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. |
160 | $48 | $140 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
150 | $178 | $472 |
| 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. |
146 | $116 | $477 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
86 | $258 | $506 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
69 | $114 | $200 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
64 | $8 | $25 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
54 | $30 | $120 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
25 | $471 | $3,000 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
21 | $174 | $500 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
21 | $22 | $50 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
21 | $23 | $90 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
21 | $54 | $95 |
| 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. |
18 | $55 | $125 |
| 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. |
17 | $93 | $150 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
16 | $18 | $85 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
15 | $107 | $250 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 14 | $159 | $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.
6.8% high complexity
14.3% medium
78.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,395/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
242
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
$9,671 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$92 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,701
2023
$2,455
2022
$1,995
2021
$744
2020
$281
2019
$276
2018
$311
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$675
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$615
Glaukos Corporation
$592
Alcon Vision LLC
$532
Dompe US, Inc.
$319
Harrow Eye, LLC
$304
Amgen Inc.
$201
RxSight Inc
$129
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$98
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$50
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$29
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,056
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,415
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,222
Glaukos Corporation
$797
Dompe US, Inc.
$427
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$335
Harrow Eye, LLC
$329
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$302
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$294
RxSight Inc
$288
Allergan, Inc.
$286
ABBVIE INC.
$285
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$283
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$220
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$217
Amgen Inc.
$201
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$118
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$91
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Mallinckrodt LLC
$54
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
TISSUETECH, INC.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · IHEEZO · INFUSE · INVELTYS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · KXL System · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PHOTREXA CROSS-LINKING KIT · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject W
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
288
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Pillar Topaloglu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 15 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. Pillar Topaloglu experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pillar Topaloglu performed 694 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Pillar Topaloglu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pillar Topaloglu received a total of $9,763 from 25 companies across 242 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. Pillar Topaloglu's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Diego?
Dr. Pillar Topaloglu's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Pillar Topaloglu) 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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