Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Susanne Hewitt, MD
Ophthalmology · Roswell, 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. Hewitt
Dr. Susanne Hewitt is an ophthalmology specialist in Roswell, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hewitt performed 3,402 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hewitt received a total of $9,016 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 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. Hewitt 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 26% volume in GA
$9,016 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,402
Medicare services
Top 26% in GA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$75
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
945 | $64 | $200 |
| 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. |
934 | $87 | $269 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
307 | $27 | $100 |
| 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. |
266 | $44 | $177 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
174 | $28 | $100 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
144 | $15 | $45 |
| 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. |
142 | $110 | $363 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
93 | $30 | $203 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
91 | $24 | $89 |
| 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. |
76 | $68 | $207 |
| 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. |
70 | $411 | $2,496 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
68 | $263 | $825 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
32 | $18 | $60 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
17 | $197 | $800 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
16 | $595 | $3,431 |
| 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. |
16 | $15 | $122 |
| 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. |
11 | $53 | $244 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
16.8% medium
81.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,016
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,288/year across 7 years
Top 16% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
178
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
$1,391
2023
$1,809
2022
$1,117
2021
$600
2020
$435
2019
$2,615
2018
$1,049
Payments by company (2024)
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$245
ABBVIE INC.
$221
Glaukos Corporation
$160
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$160
Genentech USA, Inc.
$115
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$69
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$68
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$49
Dompe US, Inc.
$47
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$32
RxSight Inc
$28
Harrow Eye, LLC
$27
Alcon Vision LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk AS
$1,351
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,018
Glaukos Corporation
$711
Ivantis, Inc
$563
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$510
Alcon Vision LLC
$488
ABBVIE INC.
$482
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$371
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$284
Allergan, Inc.
$265
Genentech USA, Inc.
$258
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$250
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$240
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$228
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$215
Allergan Inc.
$198
RxSight Inc
$175
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$162
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$161
OPTOS, INC.
$149
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$127
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$121
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Shire North American Group Inc
$87
Dompe US, Inc.
$87
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$68
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Akorn, Inc.
$38
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$32
Harrow Eye, LLC
$27
TISSUETECH, INC.
$19
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$19
Omeros Corporation
$17
TissueTech, Inc.
$15
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · CATALYS SYSTEM · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYLEA · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Iluvien · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · Monaco · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XIIDRA · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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
264
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON 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. Hewitt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in GA), with 21 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. Hewitt experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hewitt performed 945 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Hewitt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hewitt received a total of $9,016 from 37 companies across 178 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. Hewitt's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Roswell?
Dr. Hewitt's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Hewitt) 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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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.
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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