Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Caleb Ng

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Upland, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
555 N 13TH AVE, Upland, CA 91786
8003458979
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1568842672 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. Ng

Dr. Caleb Ng is a retina specialist physician in Upland, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ng performed 25,027 Medicare services across 2,765 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ng received a total of $2,252 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) 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. Ng 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in CA $2,252 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
25,027
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
2,765
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,503 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
16,200 $29 $76
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
2,216 $35 $137
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.
1,879 $108 $422
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,514 $686 $1,798
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,207 $109 $705
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.
464 $13 $51
Pegcetacoplan intravitreal injection, 1 mg
An injection of pegcetacoplan administered into the vitreous humor of the eye. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
375 $120 $307
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection
An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
294 $157 $400
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.
230 $136 $547
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products.
205 $74 $162
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
156 $123 $481
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
142 $21 $81
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
56 $40 $166
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
39 $1,763 $6,570
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
29 $295 $1,128
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
21 $990 $3,747
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,252
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $375/year across 6 years
Top 50% in CA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
71
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
$2,252 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$738
2023
$709
2022
$332
2021
$418
2020
$19
2019
$37

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$166
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$141
Genentech, Inc.
$135
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$56
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$864
Genentech USA, Inc.
$548
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$259
Genentech, Inc.
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$113
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$90
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$55
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$26
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$24
Alcon Vision LLC
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$22
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · Cimerli · DEXYCU · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Evrysdi · Izervay · OZURDEX · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VISUDYNE · Vabysmo · XIPERE
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.

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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL 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. Ng is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ng experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ng performed 16,200 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Ng receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ng received a total of $2,252 from 16 companies across 71 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. Ng's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Upland?
Dr. Ng's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Ng) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →