Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Ajamian, O.D.

Optometrist · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5505 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
4042570814
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1144265406 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. Ajamian 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. Ajamian

Dr. Paul Ajamian is an optometrist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ajamian performed 33 Medicare services across 30 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ajamian received a total of $6,159 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 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. Ajamian 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 33 Medicare services $6,159 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33
Medicare services
Bottom 13% in GA for optometrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
30
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2 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 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.
33 $57 $125
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 ↗
$6,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $880/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
95
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
$5,230 (84.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$929 (15.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,090
2023
$712
2022
$847
2021
$933
2020
$500
2019
$630
2018
$1,447

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$403
Harrow Eye, LLC
$175
Amgen Inc.
$145
Alcon Vision LLC
$116
Optos, Inc.
$115
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$81
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$1,051
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,047
Glaukos Corporation
$938
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$434
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$245
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$207
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$202
Harrow Eye, LLC
$175
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$168
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$156
Amgen Inc.
$145
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$142
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$117
Shire North American Group Inc
$116
Optos, Inc.
$115
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$114
Ivantis, Inc
$111
Dompe US, Inc.
$104
CooperVision Inc.
$97
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$69
Quidel Corporation
$58
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$58
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$54
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BIOFIX · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · Eye Health · Flarex · Hydrus · INFUSE · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · KXL System · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MiSight Contact Lens · NFC-700 · NGENUITY · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VEVYE · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for optometrist in GA.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
645
Per 100K population
60.4
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
0.0 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. Ajamian is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 20 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. Ajamian experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ajamian performed 33 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Ajamian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ajamian received a total of $6,159 from 30 companies across 95 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. Ajamian's costs compare to other optometrists in Atlanta?
Dr. Ajamian's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Ajamian) 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 →