Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Babak Shabatian, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Torrance, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shabatian
Dr. Babak Shabatian is an ophthalmology specialist in Torrance, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shabatian performed 7,705 Medicare services across 4,664 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shabatian received a total of $2,810 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 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. Shabatian 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
$2,810 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,705
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for ophthalmology
4,664
Unique beneficiaries
$156
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
1,212 | $88 | $333 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,047 | $101 | $285 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
662 | $34 | $91 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
468 | $111 | $295 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 468 | $693 | $1,770 |
| 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. |
424 | $70 | $204 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
339 | $30 | $83 |
| 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. |
334 | $53 | $143 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
310 | $90 | $258 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
282 | $60 | $155 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
258 | $35 | $94 |
| 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. |
252 | $71 | $198 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
250 | $106 | $336 |
| 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. |
230 | $406 | $1,192 |
| 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. |
195 | $30 | $85 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
182 | $204 | $545 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
143 | $1,222 | $3,170 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
124 | $286 | $756 |
| 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. |
106 | $101 | $150 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
92 | $403 | $1,380 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
84 | $9 | $25 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
78 | $56 | $144 |
| 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. |
77 | $42 | $126 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
46 | $568 | $1,498 |
| 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. |
23 | $259 | $674 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
19 | $66 | $195 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
25.2% medium
71.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,810
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $401/year across 7 years
Top 36% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
72
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
$2,810 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$790
2023
$764
2022
$235
2021
$538
2020
$225
2019
$182
2018
$77
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$173
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$142
Medtronic, Inc.
$135
Alcon Vision LLC
$108
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$45
Nova Eye, Inc.
$42
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$35
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$29
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$406
Alcon Vision LLC
$298
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$269
Glaukos Corporation
$269
Lumenis BE inc
$213
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$192
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$171
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$142
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$114
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$89
Shire North American Group Inc
$59
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$46
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$45
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Nova Eye, Inc.
$42
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$24
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
RxSight Inc
$18
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Clareon · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Da Vinci Surgical System · KXL SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGASURE · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LigaSure · M22 · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PanOptix · RAYNER CATARACT SET 1 · ReSTOR · SIGNIA · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
719
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
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. Shabatian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Shabatian experienced with tear duct plug insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shabatian performed 1,212 tear duct plug insertion 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. Shabatian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shabatian received a total of $2,810 from 27 companies across 72 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. Shabatian's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Torrance?
Dr. Shabatian's average Medicare payment per service is $156. 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. Shabatian) 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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