Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Greg Pientka, O.D.

Optometrist · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
640 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
5617328088
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1699723452 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pientka from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pientka

Dr. Greg Pientka is an optometrist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pientka performed 2,934 Medicare services across 2,372 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pientka received a total of $9,362 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Pientka is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $9,362 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,934
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for optometrist
2,372
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~154 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Retinal photography (fundus photo)641$27$91
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient510$87$151
Closure of tear duct opening using plug336$74$183
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)246$66$111
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient173$97$181
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures165$34$65
Visual field test, extended133$47$127
Photography of content of eyes127$16$52
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye103$21$36
Eye exam, established patient, focused99$62$115
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)94$26$65
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)90$95$149
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)61$29$62
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness47$8$20
Cataract surgery with lens implant36$88$150
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing29$18$40
Removal of eyelashes using forceps23$15$46
New patient problem focused exam of visual system21$52$129
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.
1.2% high complexity
12.5% medium
86.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,362
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,337/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for optometrist
24
Companies
127
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
$6,078 (64.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,284 (35.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,539
2023
$3,678
2022
$627
2021
$511
2020
$466
2019
$1,059
2018
$1,483

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$3,802
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,036
CooperVision Inc.
$923
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$686
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$487
VISIONARY OPTICS LLC
$360
Optos, Inc.
$336
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$258
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$252
OPTOVUE, INC.
$233
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
NotalVision
$139
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$117
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$99
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$68
TissueTech, Inc.
$59
Shire North American Group Inc
$53
Allergan Inc.
$49
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$37
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR OPTIX · Acuvue · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DUREZOL · ForeseeHome · ILUX · INFUSE · LUMIGAN · MiSight Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · NFC-700 · None Specified · OCT · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OPD-III · P200DTx · Precision 1 · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TOTAL30 · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · ULTRA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optometrist in FL.

Equivalent to $319 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
302
Per 100K population
20.0
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
NEUROBEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF THE PALM BEACHES-SOUTH
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Pientka is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 4%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pientka experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pientka performed 641 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Pientka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pientka received a total of $9,362 from 24 companies across 127 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. Pientka's costs compare to other optometrists in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Pientka's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Pientka) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →