Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Del Pero, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Yuba City, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
950 THARP RD, Yuba City, CA 95993
5306717100
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1578577102 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. Del Pero

Dr. Robert Del Pero is an ophthalmology specialist in Yuba City, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Del Pero performed 3,465 Medicare services across 2,908 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Del Pero received a total of $1,175 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 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. Del Pero 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 29% volume in CA $1,175 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,465
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for ophthalmology
2,908
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~182 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
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.
868 $89 $138
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.
620 $62 $88
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.
509 $43 $128
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
461 $24 $100
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.
214 $134 $200
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.
210 $107 $228
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
172 $35 $146
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 122 $149 $288
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
71 $29 $100
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
51 $554 $2,644
Dilation of eye fluid drainage
A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily.
30 $246 $4,250
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.
25 $548 $4,000
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
25 $84 $162
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
23 $233 $1,020
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.
19 $99 $595
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
18 $9 $100
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.
15 $43 $88
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
12 $105 $165
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.
0.5% high complexity
15.9% medium
83.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,175
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $168/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in CA for ophthalmology
11
Companies
40
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
$1,175 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$186
2023
$51
2022
$140
2021
$27
2020
$19
2019
$175
2018
$577

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$101
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$30
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$18
Glaukos Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$382
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$241
Glaukos Corporation
$211
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$143
Thea Pharma Inc.
$40
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$30
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Ivantis, Inc
$27
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$23
Alcon Vision LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Flarex · Humphrey HFA · Hydrus Microstent · IOLMaster 500 · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · PROLENSA · ReSTOR · VYZULTA · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · 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.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$75,450
Nearest hospital
SUTTER SURGICAL HOSPITAL - NORTH VALLEY
5.9 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. Del Pero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% 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. Del Pero experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Del Pero performed 868 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Del Pero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Del Pero received a total of $1,175 from 11 companies across 40 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. Del Pero's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Yuba City?
Dr. Del Pero's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Del Pero) 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 →