Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ethiraj Ramchander, MD

Ophthalmology · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1131 E NORTH BLVD, Leesburg, FL 34748
3523652333
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1255425112 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. Ramchander 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. Ramchander

Dr. Ethiraj Ramchander is an ophthalmology in Leesburg, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramchander performed 6,397 Medicare services across 3,611 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramchander received a total of $2,500 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 155 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. Ramchander 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 19% volume in FL$ $2,500 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,397
Medicare services
Top 19% in FL for ophthalmology
3,611
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~337 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient2,482$85$185
Eye exam, established patient, focused839$62$132
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)762$29$102
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)608$691$1,250
Retinal photography (fundus photo)401$26$105
Eye injection for retinal disease326$83$300
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)307$23$102
Visual field test, extended300$40$120
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient214$100$225
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser135$246$720
Cataract surgery with lens implant23$79$1,064
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.
0.4% high complexity
31.3% medium
68.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,500
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $357/year across 7 years
Top 43% in FL for ophthalmology
17
Companies
155
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
$2,500 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$407
2023
$168
2022
$289
2021
$544
2020
$205
2019
$466
2018
$420

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$427
Allergan Inc.
$415
ABBVIE INC.
$376
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$356
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$202
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$156
Shire North American Group Inc
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$78
Genentech USA, Inc.
$76
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DURYSTA · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Iluvien · Izervay · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · OXERVATE · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Syfovre · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · 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.

Equivalent to $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
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. Ramchander is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ramchander experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramchander performed 2,482 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Ramchander receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramchander received a total of $2,500 from 17 companies across 155 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. Ramchander's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Leesburg?
Dr. Ramchander's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Ramchander) 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 →