Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gerardo Parada, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Parada
Dr. Gerardo Parada is an ophthalmology specialist in Marietta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parada performed 2,482 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parada received a total of $7,441 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Parada 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 41% volume in GA
$7,441 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,482
Medicare services
Top 41% in GA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
455 | $83 | $253 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
287 | $20 | $216 |
| 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. |
260 | $62 | $154 |
| 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. |
234 | $104 | $349 |
| 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. |
200 | $45 | $165 |
| 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. |
156 | $413 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
151 | $59 | $175 |
| 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. |
136 | $27 | $150 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
129 | $28 | $95 |
| 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. |
112 | $87 | $228 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
104 | $24 | $95 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
63 | $241 | $670 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
48 | $18 | $95 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
41 | $563 | $2,000 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
34 | $36 | $93 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
32 | $22 | $35 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
28 | $8 | $50 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $139 | $340 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
6.3% high complexity
10.5% medium
83.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,441
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,063/year across 7 years
Top 18% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
150
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,669
2023
$3,020
2022
$1,246
2021
$504
2020
$129
2019
$612
2018
$261
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Vision LLC
$514
Glaukos Corporation
$374
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$165
ABBVIE INC.
$164
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$148
TearLab Corp
$94
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
RxSight Inc
$40
Amgen Inc.
$28
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
Dompe US, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,340
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$1,292
Glaukos Corporation
$884
ABBVIE INC.
$601
TearLab Corp
$461
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$336
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$327
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$252
Allergan, Inc.
$209
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$198
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$181
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$181
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$128
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$127
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$118
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$110
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$107
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$89
RxSight Inc
$71
Dompe US, Inc.
$66
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Amgen Inc.
$28
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · EYLEA · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Iluvien · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SCOUTPRO · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Syfovre · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearLab Osmolarity System · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
239
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Parada is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Parada experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parada performed 455 comprehensive eye exam, established patient services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Parada receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parada received a total of $7,441 from 29 companies across 150 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Parada's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Marietta?
Dr. Parada's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Parada) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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