Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gregory Tchejeyan, M.D., INC
Optician · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tchejeyan
Dr. Gregory Tchejeyan is an optician specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tchejeyan performed 7,005 Medicare services across 3,331 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tchejeyan received a total of $3,807 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Tchejeyan 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$3,807 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,005
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for optician
3,331
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml | 2,492 | $2 | $8 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 703 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
681 | $103 | $228 |
| 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. |
567 | $72 | $155 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
469 | $60 | $536 |
| 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. |
202 | $120 | $348 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
200 | $59 | $350 |
| Hip X-ray, minimum 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
195 | $50 | $250 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
187 | $40 | $153 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
163 | $34 | $131 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
143 | $31 | $109 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
128 | $31 | $107 |
| X-ray of shoulder blade An X-ray image of the shoulder blade (scapula) to visualize its structure and check for abnormalities. |
88 | $21 | $110 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
69 | $121 | $1,800 |
| Knee joint incision for exploration, biopsy, or foreign body removal A surgical procedure involving an incision into the knee joint to explore the area, take a tissue sample, or remove a foreign object. |
58 | $211 | $3,563 |
| Kneecap realignment surgery A surgical procedure to repair a dislocating kneecap by realigning the patella within the knee joint. |
58 | $324 | $5,537 |
| Repair of multiple hamstring tendons in leg Surgical repair of several hamstring tendons in the leg. This procedure addresses damage to the muscles at the back of the thigh. |
57 | $256 | $4,296 |
| Partial removal of shin bone | 57 | $360 | $6,266 |
| Partial removal of thigh or lower leg bones Surgical procedure to remove part of the thigh bone (femur) or lower leg bones (tibia or fibula). |
55 | $405 | $6,367 |
| Removal of kneecap Surgical removal of the kneecap (patella) from the knee joint. |
46 | $287 | $4,864 |
| Drug delivery implant insertion A procedure to place an implant that releases medication into the body's tissue. |
45 | $26 | $1,042 |
| Incision of back knee joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the posterior capsule of the knee joint. |
45 | $354 | $6,020 |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigation with imaging guidance A surgical procedure that uses imaging technology to guide orthopedic operations on the musculoskeletal system. |
41 | $184 | $2,500 |
| Total knee replacement | 38 | $1,091 | $11,375 |
| Hip joint incision for exploration or drainage A surgical procedure involving an incision into the hip joint to explore the area, drain fluid, or remove a foreign body. |
35 | $409 | $7,211 |
| Cyst or growth removal from hip or thigh bone with bone graft Surgical removal of a cyst or growth from the hip, pubic, or thigh bone, using a portion of the patient's own bone to fill the resulting defect. |
35 | $228 | $3,814 |
| Partial removal of deep cyst or growth of hip, pubic, or head of thigh bone with self bone graft This procedure involves the partial removal of a deep cyst or growth from the hip, pubic, or head of the thigh bone. It includes the use of a bone graft taken from the patient's own body to aid in reconstruction. |
34 | $428 | $6,827 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
29 | $47 | $449 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
29 | $1,096 | $10,646 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
17 | $29 | $129 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
15 | $13 | $539 |
| Knee joint replacement Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant. |
12 | $978 | $8,191 |
| 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. |
12 | $130 | $305 |
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
57.2% medium
39.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,807
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $544/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
59
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
$3,807 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$137
2023
$529
2022
$132
2021
$250
2020
$370
2019
$1,088
2018
$1,300
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$45
Globus Medical, Inc.
$43
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$33
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$2,268
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$838
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$234
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$164
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$130
Micromed Inc
$54
Globus Medical, Inc.
$43
Nevro Corp.
$30
SI-BONE, INC.
$30
Trice Medical, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFFIRM · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Biomet SpinalPak · Comprehensive Shoulder System · HEALICOIL · HYMOVIS · IFUSE IMPLANT · MAKO · MONOVISC · NA · Persona · REGENETEN · REGENETEN Shoulder · REUNION · ROSA · SPINEJACK · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · TRIATHLON · VARIAX · mi-eye · mymobility Platform
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
379
Per 100K population
45.2
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
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. Tchejeyan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Tchejeyan experienced with injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tchejeyan performed 2,492 injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml 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. Tchejeyan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tchejeyan received a total of $3,807 from 10 companies across 59 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. Tchejeyan's costs compare to other opticians in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Tchejeyan's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Tchejeyan) 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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