Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Silverberg, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4151 FOOTHILL RD, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
8056817500
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1366544488 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. Silverberg

Dr. Mark Silverberg is a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physician in Santa Barbara, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Silverberg performed 3,474 Medicare services across 1,373 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Silverberg received a total of $5,186 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician 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. Silverberg 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 12% volume in CA $5,186 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,474
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physician
1,373
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~183 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
1,773 $5 $14
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.
419 $93 $353
Eye deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
404 $51 $177
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.
174 $122 $453
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
126 $172 $420
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.
126 $73 $249
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.
118 $12 $43
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
65 $24 $128
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
56 $98 $498
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.
56 $36 $157
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.
27 $29 $172
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 25 $170 $597
Limited visual system exam under general anesthesia
A brief examination of the visual system performed while the patient is under general anesthesia.
23 $60 $195
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.
21 $81 $349
Realignment of horizontal eye muscle
A surgical procedure to adjust the position or tension of the horizontal muscles that control eye movement. This is performed to correct misalignment of the eyes.
18 $485 $1,381
Eye muscle realignment following injury or surgery
This procedure involves surgically adjusting the position of the eye muscles to correct alignment issues that have occurred after an injury or previous eye surgery.
18 $177 $820
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
14 $141 $491
Vertical eye muscle realignment
A surgical procedure to adjust the position or tension of the muscles that control vertical eye movement.
11 $335 $1,546
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.
0.5% high complexity
52.9% medium
46.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,186
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $741/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
70
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
$3,501 (67.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (28.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$185 (3.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$312
2023
$744
2022
$559
2021
$2,004
2020
$215
2019
$789
2018
$563

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$154
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$140
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,500
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$562
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$352
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$242
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$235
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$231
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$230
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$222
Glaukos Corporation
$199
Shire North American Group Inc
$175
Amgen Inc.
$154
Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp.
$147
Alcon Vision LLC
$141
Biogen, Inc.
$130
AbbVie Inc.
$121
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$121
Allergan, Inc.
$93
Dompe US, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
OPTOS, INC.
$36
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Mallinckrodt LLC
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
$18
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$12
Retrophin, Inc.
$9
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ACTHAR · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BOTOX · Cequa · Cholbam · Cystaran · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · KXL System · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · None Specified · ORA · OXERVATE · Oxervate · P200DTx · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIFAXAN · XIIDRA · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY
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. Silverberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Silverberg experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Silverberg performed 1,773 botox injection, per unit 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. Silverberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Silverberg received a total of $5,186 from 29 companies across 70 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. Silverberg's costs compare to other pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist physician physicians in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Silverberg's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Silverberg) 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 →
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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