Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hersh Chopra, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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. Chopra
Dr. Hersh Chopra is an ophthalmology specialist in Marietta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chopra performed 3,548 Medicare services across 2,870 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chopra received a total of $17,162 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 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. Chopra 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
▲ Top 24% volume in GA
$17,162 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,548
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for ophthalmology
2,870
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~177 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. |
784 | $59 | $223 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
605 | $81 | $309 |
| 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. |
342 | $45 | $160 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
294 | $24 | $98 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
256 | $29 | $105 |
| 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. |
167 | $92 | $231 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
156 | $30 | $185 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
124 | $19 | $69 |
| 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. |
105 | $360 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
97 | $25 | $156 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
96 | $252 | $945 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
73 | $97 | $369 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
68 | $185 | $1,025 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
68 | $54 | $128 |
| 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. |
59 | $91 | $355 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
58 | $87 | $318 |
| 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. |
46 | $66 | $185 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
28 | $15 | $74 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
27 | $823 | $3,035 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
27 | $8 | $85 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
21 | $663 | $2,300 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
20 | $221 | $1,015 |
| 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. |
14 | $84 | $227 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
13 | $15 | $130 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
19.8% medium
77.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,162
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,452/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
143
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
$10,000 (58.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,162 (41.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,148
2023
$992
2022
$555
2021
$496
2020
$374
2019
$628
2018
$2,969
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$10,000
Glaukos Corporation
$444
ABBVIE INC.
$281
Alcon Vision LLC
$200
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$52
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$38
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$10,232
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,633
Alcon Vision LLC
$608
Glaukos Corporation
$444
Allergan, Inc.
$330
ABBVIE INC.
$327
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$278
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$271
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$220
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$211
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$193
Shire North American Group Inc
$149
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$144
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Allergan Inc.
$126
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$111
CooperVision Inc.
$105
Mallinckrodt LLC
$98
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$97
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$69
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$51
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$48
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$44
Akorn, Inc.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$41
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Thea Pharma Inc.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Ivantis, Inc
$18
Dompe US, Inc.
$15
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 78.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · Clariti Contact Lens · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Hydrus · IYUZEH · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROKERA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · Radius · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · XIIDRA · Zioptan · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in GA.
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
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. Chopra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in GA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Chopra experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chopra performed 784 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. Chopra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chopra received a total of $17,162 from 32 companies across 143 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. Chopra's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Marietta?
Dr. Chopra's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Chopra) 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 →
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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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