Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arthur Benjamin, M. D.
Ophthalmology · West Hollywood, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benjamin
Dr. Arthur Benjamin is an ophthalmology specialist in West Hollywood, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benjamin performed 7,491 Medicare services across 4,747 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benjamin received a total of $3,762 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 148 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. Benjamin 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 13% volume in CA
$3,762 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,491
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for ophthalmology
4,747
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~394 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. |
1,546 | $74 | $300 |
| 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. |
1,049 | $80 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
959 | $110 | $180 |
| 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. |
905 | $30 | $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. |
578 | $56 | $150 |
| Near-infrared imaging of tear glands with report This procedure uses near-infrared light to create images of the tear glands. A healthcare provider interprets the images and provides a written report of the findings. |
483 | $26 | $150 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
430 | $31 | $150 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
301 | $20 | $125 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
272 | $127 | $200 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
233 | $24 | $80 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
225 | $34 | $150 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
73 | $39 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
56 | $295 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
55 | $444 | $4,000 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
40 | $298 | $2,929 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 36 | $214 | $888 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
34 | $1 | $150 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
33 | $97 | $400 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
33 | $57 | $450 |
| Conjunctiva injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
29 | $21 | $284 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
24 | $1,247 | $2,800 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
21 | $596 | $4,500 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
21 | $100 | $250 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
20 | $14 | $138 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
19 | $314 | $3,000 |
| Endoscopic destruction of tissue around lens A procedure using an endoscope to destroy tissue surrounding the lens of the eye. |
16 | $222 | $1,000 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
16.9% medium
82.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,762
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $537/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
148
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
$3,762 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$408
2023
$473
2022
$492
2021
$563
2020
$365
2019
$770
2018
$692
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nova Eye, Inc.
$110
Dompe US, Inc.
$71
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$26
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
RxSight Inc
$17
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$16
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$465
Allergan Inc.
$357
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$329
Allergan, Inc.
$315
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$256
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$205
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$198
Shire North American Group Inc
$190
Ivantis, Inc
$190
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$170
RxSight Inc
$145
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$115
Nova Eye, Inc.
$110
Dompe US, Inc.
$105
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$93
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$58
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$56
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$53
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$37
Glaukos Corporation
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Akorn, Inc.
$19
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · Flarex · Hydrus · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IYUZEH · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · NGENUITY · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA System VerifEye · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · Wavelight · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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
739
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
1.5 mi
1.5 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. Benjamin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% 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. Benjamin experienced with tear duct plug insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benjamin performed 1,546 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. Benjamin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin received a total of $3,762 from 31 companies across 148 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. Benjamin's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in West Hollywood?
Dr. Benjamin'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. Benjamin) 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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