Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Blasberg, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Sandy Springs, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Blasberg from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blasberg
Dr. Robert Blasberg is an ophthalmology specialist in Sandy Springs, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blasberg performed 4,210 Medicare services across 3,573 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blasberg received a total of $14,368 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 214 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Blasberg 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 in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in GA
$14,368 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,210
Medicare services
Top 18% in GA for ophthalmology
3,573
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,220 | $86 | $309 |
| 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. |
441 | $73 | $299 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
379 | $28 | $100 |
| 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. |
333 | $58 | $218 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
292 | $29 | $140 |
| 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. |
288 | $43 | $171 |
| 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. |
239 | $415 | $1,950 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
206 | $23 | $100 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
187 | $91 | $360 |
| 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. |
160 | $23 | $149 |
| 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. |
121 | $41 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
119 | $226 | $833 |
| 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. |
83 | $68 | $220 |
| 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. |
46 | $93 | $394 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
44 | $571 | $2,500 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
22 | $26 | $97 |
| 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. |
19 | $61 | $287 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
11 | $61 | $215 |
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.
5.7% high complexity
14.4% medium
79.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,368
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,053/year across 7 years
Top 12% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
214
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
$12,923 (89.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$945 (6.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$500 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,605
2023
$1,846
2022
$2,166
2021
$2,205
2020
$1,644
2019
$2,978
2018
$1,925
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$501
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$273
Glaukos Corporation
$196
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$119
RxSight Inc
$106
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$46
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Dompe US, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$4,348
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,998
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$945
Glaukos Corporation
$590
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$529
CooperVision Inc.
$500
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$378
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$312
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$289
Shire North American Group Inc
$268
ABBVIE INC.
$230
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$207
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$206
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$180
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$172
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$133
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$127
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Allergan, Inc.
$116
RxSight Inc
$106
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$86
Allergan Inc.
$51
AbbVie Inc.
$50
Amgen Inc.
$46
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$34
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Dompe US, Inc.
$16
TissueTech, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · CATALYS SYSTEM · CIRRUS HD-OCT · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · Iluvien · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMERA · LUMERA 700 · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MiSight Contact Lens · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OPMI Lumera · ORA · OXERVATE · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Phacofragmentation Accessories · Photrexa · Precision 1 · Prokera · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · Tobradex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →
Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
262
Per 100K population
24.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Blasberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of GA peers, 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. Blasberg experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blasberg performed 1,220 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Blasberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blasberg received a total of $14,368 from 34 companies across 214 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. Blasberg's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Sandy Springs?
Dr. Blasberg's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Blasberg) 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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