Dr. Shalesh Kaushal, MD PHD
What this data tells you about Dr. Kaushal
Dr. Shalesh Kaushal is an ophthalmology specialist in The Villages, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaushal performed 5,395 Medicare services across 2,320 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaushal received a total of $2,196 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 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. Kaushal 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 86573 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,728 | $29 | $82 |
| 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. |
1,534 | $64 | $178 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
432 | $87 | $206 |
| Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 294 | $178 | $468 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
244 | $85 | $252 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
211 | $62 | $350 |
| 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. |
186 | $116 | $340 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 134 | $688 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
119 | $26 | $110 |
| 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. |
73 | $409 | $5,000 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
68 | $46 | $131 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
65 | $248 | $1,015 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
62 | $24 | $75 |
| 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. |
56 | $44 | $128 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
42 | $1,725 | $4,798 |
| Unclassified antineoplastic drug This code is used for cancer-fighting medications that do not have a specific HCPCS code assigned to them. |
32 | $67 | $350 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 29 | $95 | $243 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
19 | $34 | $96 |
| Vitreous removal between lens and retina This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
18 | $470 | $2,000 |
| Measurement of eye artery pressure | 13 | $16 | $62 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
12 | $708 | $1,840 |
| Laser destruction of vitreous and retina A laser procedure used to destroy fluid in the vitreous and tissue across the entire retina. |
12 | $782 | $2,100 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
12 | $17 | $74 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kaushal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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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