Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Rafael, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Najafi-Tagol
Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol is an ophthalmology specialist in San Rafael, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Najafi-Tagol performed 4,869 Medicare services across 4,326 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Najafi-Tagol received a total of $11,107 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Najafi-Tagol 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 20% volume in CA
$11,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,869
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for ophthalmology
4,326
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
886 | $56 | $162 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
665 | $30 | $92 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
516 | $111 | $318 |
| 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. |
418 | $107 | $306 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
404 | $35 | $102 |
| 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. |
391 | $34 | $94 |
| 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. |
238 | $81 | $228 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
202 | $25 | $68 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
171 | $35 | $103 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
159 | $31 | $92 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
139 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
127 | $76 | $218 |
| 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. |
111 | $503 | $1,308 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
93 | $129 | $375 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
91 | $22 | $62 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
56 | $696 | $1,786 |
| 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. |
49 | $134 | $395 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
29 | $23 | $59 |
| 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. |
28 | $19 | $49 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
27 | $315 | $838 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
19 | $245 | $681 |
| 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. |
19 | $51 | $139 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
18 | $321 | $836 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 13 | $796 | $2,031 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
28.1% medium
69.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,587/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
117
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$6,967 (62.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,102 (36.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,019
2023
$2,161
2022
$6,375
2021
$243
2020
$180
2019
$474
2018
$654
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$552
Amgen Inc.
$166
Alcon Vision LLC
$149
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$48
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$18
RxSight Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$7,519
Alcon Vision LLC
$975
RxSight Inc
$309
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$248
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$199
Amgen Inc.
$166
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$147
Allergan Inc.
$143
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$139
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$135
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$130
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$102
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$95
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$82
Alcon Research LLC
$77
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Omeros Corporation
$36
Shire North American Group Inc
$36
Allergan, Inc.
$32
Optos, Inc.
$26
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$18
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Cequa · Clareon · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 700 · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX · LUMERA 700 · LUMIGAN · NGENUITY · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · Omidria · P200DTx · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VERACITY SURGICAL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
238
Per 100K population
92.0
County median income
$142,785
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Najafi-Tagol is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Najafi-Tagol experienced with visual field test, extended?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Najafi-Tagol performed 886 visual field test, extended 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. Najafi-Tagol receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Najafi-Tagol received a total of $11,107 from 28 companies across 117 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. Najafi-Tagol's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Rafael?
Dr. Najafi-Tagol's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Najafi-Tagol) 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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