Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Ahn, D.O.

Ophthalmology · Sonoma, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
181 ANDRIEUX ST, Sonoma, CA 95476
7075887939
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1932416781 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. Ahn 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. Ahn

Dr. Daniel Ahn is an ophthalmology specialist in Sonoma, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahn performed 3,923 Medicare services across 3,275 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahn received a total of $5,208 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Ahn 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 26% volume in CA $5,208 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,923
Medicare services
Top 26% in CA for ophthalmology
3,275
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~262 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.
944 $92 $242
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.
796 $29 $156
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.
427 $74 $167
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
330 $27 $119
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
302 $22 $54
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.
290 $48 $179
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
258 $32 $122
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
157 $107 $292
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.
113 $429 $1,537
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
96 $37 $176
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
69 $260 $657
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
49 $28 $74
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
45 $168 $684
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.
36 $243 $660
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
11 $8 $18
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.
2.9% high complexity
16.2% medium
80.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,208
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $744/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
151
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
$5,040 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,635
2023
$1,378
2022
$901
2021
$253
2020
$159
2019
$460
2018
$422

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$543
ABBVIE INC.
$397
Alcon Vision LLC
$279
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$97
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
Glaukos Corporation
$22
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$809
Alcon Vision LLC
$744
ABBVIE INC.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$424
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$390
Glaukos Corporation
$383
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$299
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$267
AbbVie Inc.
$239
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$194
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$188
Shire North American Group Inc
$168
Amgen Inc.
$97
Allergan, Inc.
$89
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Thea Pharma Inc.
$46
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$32
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$27
Bioventus LLC
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Omeros Corporation
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
96
Per 100K population
19.8
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
SONOMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
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. Ahn is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Ahn experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahn performed 944 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. Ahn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahn received a total of $5,208 from 29 companies across 151 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. Ahn's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Sonoma?
Dr. Ahn's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Ahn) 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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