Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Weinreb, MD

Ophthalmology · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201, San Diego, CA 92103
8585346290
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093764177 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. Weinreb

Dr. Robert Weinreb is an ophthalmology specialist in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weinreb performed 6,152 Medicare services across 4,711 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weinreb received a total of $450,241 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 299 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. Weinreb 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 16% volume in CA $450,241 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,152
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for ophthalmology
4,711
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~324 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.
1,776 $96 $369
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.
1,225 $51 $393
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
895 $29 $204
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.
673 $12 $70
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
251 $32 $204
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
244 $23 $94
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
186 $9 $120
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.
168 $122 $559
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
128 $203 $1,289
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.
118 $28 $343
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.
74 $60 $363
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
71 $27 $163
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.
65 $402 $2,628
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
63 $575 $3,645
Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg
Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection.
44 $2 $9
Injection into eye membrane
A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball.
42 $43 $453
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
35 $258 $1,333
Dilation of eye fluid drainage
A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily.
29 $407 $3,479
Eye fluid drainage device insertion
A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure.
28 $867 $5,021
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
23 $718 $2,534
Glaucoma drainage surgery with previous scarring
Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for eye fluid to treat glaucoma in cases where previous scarring is present.
14 $1,011 $5,660
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.
1.3% high complexity
25.4% medium
73.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$450,241
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $64,320/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
299
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
$443,170 (98.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,071 (1.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$85,394
2023
$51,574
2022
$65,361
2021
$41,719
2020
$25,539
2019
$111,989
2018
$68,664

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$72,905
Alcon Vision LLC
$12,489
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92,843
Allergan Inc.
$91,938
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$83,310
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$72,905
Alcon Vision LLC
$37,522
Allergan, Inc.
$29,508
ABBVIE INC.
$19,457
Alcon Research LLC
$8,632
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$6,414
AbbVie Inc.
$6,216
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$873
Mobius Therapeutics, LLC
$193
TOPCON CORPORATION
$137
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$125
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$100
Glaukos Corporation
$68
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof · AcrySof UltraSert · CyPass · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Kahook Dual Blade · Mitosol · OCT-MAESTRO2 · OCT-TRITON · OZURDEX · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · Spectralis · UBRELVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
282
Per 100K population
8.6
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
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. Weinreb is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Weinreb experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weinreb performed 1,776 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. Weinreb receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weinreb received a total of $450,241 from 16 companies across 299 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. Weinreb's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Diego?
Dr. Weinreb's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Weinreb) 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.

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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