Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tanuj Banker, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2601 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota, FL 34239
9419252020
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1447542410 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. Banker 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. Banker

Dr. Tanuj Banker is an ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banker performed 62,015 Medicare services across 8,506 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banker received a total of $16,291 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Banker 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $16,291 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
62,015
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for ophthalmology
8,506
Unique beneficiaries
$124
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,430 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)31,140$29$76
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg6,934$186$695
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)4,900$694$1,890
Retinal photography (fundus photo)4,237$27$103
Eye injection for retinal disease3,983$99$269
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,605$90$228
Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg1,688$214$544
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,606$68$158
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,144$26$85
Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye1,117$194$488
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye771$99$214
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function623$88$269
Unclassified drugs305$1,397$7,728
Imaging of front third of eye using a special camera after injection of a dye213$110$317
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)132$1$3
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg119$158$400
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures78$37$115
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)71$116$306
Closure of tear duct opening using plug59$88$310
Destruction of growth of retina using a laser54$398$1,090
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing44$12$33
Visual field test, extended40$47$130
Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina39$186$1,111
Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser37$264$719
Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball29$44$154
New patient office visit (45-59 min)28$108$348
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient19$97$260
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 ↗
$16,291
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,327/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for ophthalmology
21
Companies
64
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,895 (79.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,866 (11.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,530 (9.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,001
2023
$462
2022
$1,599
2021
$150
2020
$157
2019
$593
2018
$5,331

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$7,777
Allergan Inc.
$4,983
Notal Vision, Inc.
$1,371
Genentech USA, Inc.
$703
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$279
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$207
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$131
RxSight Inc
$130
Glaukos Corporation
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
LENSAR, Inc.
$83
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$63
Harrow Eye, LLC
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Masimo Corporation
$20
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$19
Halozyme Inc
$17
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$15
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEOVU · BOTOX · Cimerli · DEXTENZA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · Hylenex · IHEEZO · Iluvien · Izervay · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · Lucentis · OZURDEX · SedLine · Syfovre · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · Vabysmo
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 →

The majority of payments (79%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in FL.

Equivalent to $26 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
15.4
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL 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. Banker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 10%).

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. Banker experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banker performed 31,140 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. Banker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Banker received a total of $16,291 from 21 companies across 64 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. Banker's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Sarasota?
Dr. Banker's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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. Banker) 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 →