Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Purnima Patel, MD
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Peachtree Corners, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Patel
Dr. Purnima Patel is a retina specialist physician in Peachtree Corners, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 1,881 Medicare services across 907 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $10,805 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 187 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Patel 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,881 Medicare services
$10,805 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,881
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in GA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
907
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
497 | $29 | $101 |
| 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. |
254 | $93 | $321 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
152 | $88 | $304 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
136 | $86 | $317 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 110 | $690 | $2,205 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
88 | $17 | $59 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
79 | $85 | $368 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
66 | $96 | $375 |
| 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. |
55 | $69 | $229 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
51 | $20 | $69 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
44 | $54 | $180 |
| 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. |
41 | $420 | $1,353 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
38 | $31 | $118 |
| 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. |
37 | $119 | $416 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
35 | $200 | $1,275 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | 35 | $141 | $450 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
34 | $18 | $62 |
| 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. |
34 | $28 | $94 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
34 | $10 | $127 |
| 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. |
30 | $44 | $157 |
| 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. |
19 | $105 | $346 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
12 | $8 | $29 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
44.3% medium
53.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,544/year across 7 years
Top 38% in GA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
187
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
$7,411 (68.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,264 (30.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$131 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,531
2023
$1,881
2022
$2,036
2021
$492
2020
$246
2019
$416
2018
$203
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,264
Alcon Vision LLC
$359
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$311
Harrow Eye, LLC
$259
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Glaukos Corporation
$192
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$166
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$137
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$113
Genentech USA, Inc.
$83
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$66
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$55
Sandoz Inc.
$49
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$31
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$28
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$28
Dompe US, Inc.
$27
TearLab Corp
$27
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 71.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,522
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,383
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$866
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$755
ABBVIE INC.
$586
Genentech USA, Inc.
$511
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$385
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$311
Harrow Eye, LLC
$259
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$200
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$195
Glaukos Corporation
$192
RxSight Inc
$167
Allergan, Inc.
$161
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$151
OPTOS, INC.
$149
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$138
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$113
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Notal Vision, Inc.
$77
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$54
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$49
Biogen, Inc.
$49
Sandoz Inc.
$49
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$47
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$30
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$28
TearLab Corp
$27
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$25
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · Centurion · Cimerli · Clareon · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · HYDRUS Microstent · Healon Duet Pro · ILUVIEN · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Lucentis · MIEBO · Monaco · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPD-III · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · PROKERA · PanOptix · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · SUSVIMO · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Syfovre · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XIPERE · YUTIQ · enVista MX60 IOL · 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 →
Most payments (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH
5.0 mi
5.0 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Patel experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 497 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $10,805 from 33 companies across 187 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. Patel's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Peachtree Corners?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Patel) 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.
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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