Dr. Justin Hellman, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Hellman
Dr. Justin Hellman is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hellman performed 2,876 Medicare services across 2,437 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hellman received a total of $793 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician. 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. Hellman 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
832 | $19 | $38 |
| 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. |
466 | $73 | $147 |
| 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. |
349 | $95 | $203 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
310 | $24 | $54 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 164 | $623 | $1,750 |
| 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 | $124 | $262 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
87 | $330 | $863 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
58 | $349 | $847 |
| Suture repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward by using sutures to repair the defect. |
50 | $162 | $621 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
46 | $1 | $2 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 45 | $146 | $311 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
40 | $50 | $93 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
38 | $510 | $982 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
33 | $559 | $1,172 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
32 | $71 | $140 |
| 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. |
20 | $520 | $1,051 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4 Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
19 | $362 | $1,028 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
18 | $155 | $308 |
| 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. |
18 | $15 | $30 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
18 | $360 | $789 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
16 | $163 | $316 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
15 | $164 | $487 |
| Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid A surgical procedure to adjust the upper eyelid to correct a condition where it remains excessively open. |
15 | $448 | $973 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $662 | $1,332 |
| Plastic repair of tear duct A surgical procedure to repair a tear in the tear duct. This helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
14 | $619 | $1,192 |
| 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. |
13 | $85 | $176 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Hellman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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