Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Neimkin, MD

Ophthalmology · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3280 HOWELL MILL RD NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
4049468323
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1912225392 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. Neimkin 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. Neimkin

Dr. Michael Neimkin is an ophthalmology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Neimkin performed 983 Medicare services across 919 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Neimkin received a total of $1,617 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 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. Neimkin 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 983 Medicare services $1,617 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
983
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in GA for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
919
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 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
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
278 $16 $100
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.
246 $78 $350
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.
164 $65 $300
Visual field test, intermediate
A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes.
114 $32 $160
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
57 $203 $1,000
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 38 $621 $4,382
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
25 $114 $522
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
17 $427 $3,000
Upper eyelid tendon repair
Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure.
17 $641 $3,853
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 14 $151 $750
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
13 $328 $2,585
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 ↗
$1,617
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $231/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in GA for ophthalmology
13
Companies
51
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
$1,617 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$108
2023
$393
2022
$268
2021
$152
2020
$217
2019
$172
2018
$307

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$51
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$29
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$28
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$570
Shire North American Group Inc
$259
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$147
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$141
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$127
Dompe US, Inc.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$51
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$48
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$28
Akorn, Inc.
$22
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · DURYSTA · DYSPORT · Iluvien · Integra · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · RESTASIS · TEPEZZA · XIIDRA · Zioptan
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
263
Per 100K population
24.6
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
2.6 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. Neimkin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Neimkin experienced with eye photography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Neimkin performed 278 eye photography 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. Neimkin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Neimkin received a total of $1,617 from 13 companies across 51 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. Neimkin's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Neimkin's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Neimkin) 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 →