Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sarjan Patel, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
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. Sarjan Patel is an ophthalmology specialist in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 7,067 Medicare services across 5,066 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $37,682 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 430 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. 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$37,682 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,067
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for ophthalmology
5,066
Unique beneficiaries
$205
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~416 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. |
1,938 | $103 | $281 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
822 | $139 | $618 |
| 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. |
699 | $77 | $200 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
486 | $306 | $864 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
483 | $1,214 | $3,131 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 326 | $144 | $695 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
261 | $262 | $741 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
221 | $21 | $61 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
190 | $111 | $331 |
| Incision and drainage of eye cyst A procedure to make a small cut and drain fluid from a cyst on the eye. |
178 | $74 | $267 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
177 | $33 | $91 |
| 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. |
155 | $416 | $1,280 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
152 | $72 | $286 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
148 | $26 | $81 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
140 | $30 | $89 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
136 | $196 | $656 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
111 | $9 | $42 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
86 | $14 | $62 |
| Removal of embedded foreign body from eyelid This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object that is embedded in the eyelid. It is performed to clear the area of any debris or items lodged within the tissue. |
70 | $162 | $638 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
58 | $399 | $1,122 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
57 | $201 | $694 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
55 | $8 | $26 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 37 | $103 | $261 |
| 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. |
30 | $24 | $83 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
27 | $718 | $1,816 |
| 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. |
24 | $161 | $533 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
4.9% medium
93.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,682
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,383/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.
43
Companies
430
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
$14,841 (39.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,258 (37.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,582 (22.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,697
2023
$1,411
2022
$14,454
2021
$9,375
2020
$2,526
2019
$2,327
2018
$2,892
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,746
Glaukos Corporation
$406
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$267
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$201
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$165
Harrow Eye, LLC
$136
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$121
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$106
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$105
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$70
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Amgen Inc.
$53
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$9,325
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$8,665
Alcon Vision LLC
$4,614
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$2,918
Shire North American Group Inc
$966
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$858
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$829
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$828
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$799
Allergan, Inc.
$628
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$557
Glaukos Corporation
$549
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$522
Allergan Inc.
$509
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$439
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$404
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$338
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$332
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$324
Ivantis, Inc
$294
ABBVIE INC.
$261
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$250
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$223
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$204
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$201
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$190
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$155
MacuLogix, Inc.
$154
Harrow Eye, LLC
$136
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$132
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$126
SI-BONE, INC.
$121
Covidien LP
$111
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$106
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
Biogen, Inc.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$53
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$42
Terumo Medical Corporation
$39
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$21
RxSight Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AJOVY · ALPHAGAN P · ANDEXXA · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · AdaptDx · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Austedo XR · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · COSENTYX · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IFUSE IMPLANT · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LUPKYNIS · Luxor · MIEBO · NAVICROSS · NURTEC ODT · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OZURDEX · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · Trudhesa · VUITY · VUMERITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · 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 (39%) 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 8% for ophthalmology in CA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO
2.2 mi
2.2 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 13% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 17 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 comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,938 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $37,682 from 43 companies across 430 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 ophthalmologists in San Diego?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $205. 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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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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