Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Annal Meleth, M.D, M.S

Ophthalmology · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
895 CANTON RD NE, Marietta, GA 30060
7704278111
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1962668046 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Meleth

Dr. Annal Meleth is an ophthalmology specialist in Marietta, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meleth performed 37,778 Medicare services across 2,470 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meleth received a total of $32,828 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 305 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. Meleth 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in GA $32,828 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
37,778
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for ophthalmology
2,470
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,222 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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
31,560 $29 $72
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,826 $30 $155
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,214 $89 $300
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,105 $92 $650
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,094 $677 $1,975
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 358 $184 $500
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.
173 $28 $175
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
122 $89 $250
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
59 $37 $700
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
58 $1,727 $8,984
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
51 $2,120 $9,100
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
49 $53 $150
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.
48 $65 $175
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
34 $108 $224
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.
14 $47 $175
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.
13 $632 $3,378
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 ↗
$32,828
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,690/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
305
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
$17,924 (54.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,866 (24.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,038 (21.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,773
2023
$1,532
2022
$6,813
2021
$6,401
2020
$6,079
2019
$9,646
2018
$585

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$349
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$296
Genentech USA, Inc.
$213
Alcon Vision LLC
$170
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$165
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$134
Sandoz Inc.
$124
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$104
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$65
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15,622
Allergan Inc.
$6,020
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,860
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$1,500
Genentech USA, Inc.
$964
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$786
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$713
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$558
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$510
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$306
Alcon Vision LLC
$274
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$218
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$191
ABBVIE INC.
$167
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$128
Sandoz Inc.
$124
AbbVie, Inc.
$113
Allergan, Inc.
$106
Genentech, Inc.
$84
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$83
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$81
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$75
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Mallinckrodt LLC
$46
Shire North American Group Inc
$38
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$37
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$20
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
MacuLogix, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AdaptDx · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BEOVU · CLARUS · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Cimerli · Constellation · DEXYCU · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · Humira · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Iluvien · Izervay · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · Lucentis · MIEBO · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RETISERT · Rocklatan · SUSVIMO · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VABYSMO · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XIFAXAN · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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 (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in GA.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
31.1
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Meleth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers, with 17 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. Meleth experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meleth performed 31,560 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. Meleth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meleth received a total of $32,828 from 33 companies across 305 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. Meleth's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Marietta?
Dr. Meleth's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Meleth) 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 →