Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Felise May Barte, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Santa Clara, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
710 LAWRENCE EXPY DEPT 490, Santa Clara, CA 95051
4088514100
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1467658062 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barte from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Barte

Dr. Felise May Barte is a glaucoma specialist physician in Santa Clara, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barte performed 1,881 Medicare services across 1,548 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barte received a total of $119,121 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 304 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Barte 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 1,881 Medicare services $119,121 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,881
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in CA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
1,548
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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.
402 $92 $200
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.
254 $45 $125
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.
233 $25 $99
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
177 $26 $99
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
150 $19 $50
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
141 $87 $175
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.
131 $55 $150
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
58 $31 $118
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
55 $9 $49
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
50 $187 $700
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.
50 $94 $297
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
40 $86 $197
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.
36 $435 $1,600
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
35 $263 $600
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
34 $28 $100
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
18 $673 $1,000
Cataract removal with lens implant and laser treatment
This procedure involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial prosthetic lens. It also includes laser treatment to reduce fluid production within the eye.
17 $259 $4,000
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.
1.9% high complexity
14.1% medium
83.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$119,121
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,017/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
304
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
$117,019 (98.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,101 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$27,243
2023
$42,756
2022
$48,397
2021
$627
2020
$47
2019
$12
2018
$40

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$20,946
ABBVIE INC.
$5,837
Alcon Vision LLC
$181
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$118
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
Thea Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$50,272
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$37,216
AbbVie Inc.
$26,291
Allergan, Inc.
$3,955
Alcon Vision LLC
$474
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$208
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$118
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$105
Thea Pharma Inc.
$77
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Glaukos Corporation
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
RxSight Inc
$27
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$26
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Ivantis, Inc
$15
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
TissueTech, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYLEA · Hydrus Microstent · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · 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 →

The majority of payments (98%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Glaucoma specialist physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA
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. Barte is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 18 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. Barte experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barte performed 402 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. Barte receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barte received a total of $119,121 from 21 companies across 304 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. Barte's costs compare to other glaucoma specialist physicians in Santa Clara?
Dr. Barte's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Barte) 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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