Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Naveed Ansari, MD

Ophthalmology · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1100 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8472534040
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1922101559 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ansari

Dr. Naveed Ansari is an ophthalmology specialist in Arlington Heights, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ansari performed 2,974 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ansari received a total of $8,411 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 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. Ansari 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 34% volume in IL $8,411 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,974
Medicare services
Top 34% in IL for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$96
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.
805 $89 $394
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.
687 $93 $406
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
225 $29 $126
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
219 $23 $99
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.
186 $48 $196
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.
180 $444 $1,710
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.
164 $69 $287
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
123 $26 $115
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
93 $98 $465
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.
82 $109 $530
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
73 $28 $114
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
48 $290 $1,141
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
42 $8 $37
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.
24 $42 $180
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
23 $21 $86
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.
6.1% high complexity
15.6% medium
78.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,411
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,202/year across 7 years
Top 14% in IL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
181
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
$1,393
2023
$1,227
2022
$1,351
2021
$645
2020
$319
2019
$706
2018
$2,770

Payments by company (2024)

RxSight Inc
$501
ABBVIE INC.
$310
Harrow Eye, LLC
$143
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$117
Alcon Vision LLC
$71
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$62
Thea Pharma Inc.
$42
Glaukos Corporation
$36
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$32
Nova Eye, Inc.
$21
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$20
Dompe US, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Top 3 companies account for 68.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,806
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$667
RxSight Inc
$642
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$626
ABBVIE INC.
$468
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$353
Allergan, Inc.
$339
Alcon Vision LLC
$327
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$310
Shire North American Group Inc
$264
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$234
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$227
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$204
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$198
Allergan Inc.
$185
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$185
Dompe US, Inc.
$143
Harrow Eye, LLC
$143
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$136
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$104
AbbVie Inc.
$102
TissueTech, Inc.
$98
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$98
Thea Pharma Inc.
$85
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$62
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$43
Glaukos Corporation
$36
THE CAMERON-EHLEN GROUP, INC.
$31
Omeros Corporation
$24
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$23
Nova Eye, Inc.
$21
TISSUETECH, INC.
$21
Ivantis, Inc
$20
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · Avenova · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · Cyclosporine/Chondroitin PF · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LATANOPROSTENE BUNOD · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROCLAIM · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TORIC · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
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. Ansari 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. Ansari experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ansari performed 805 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. Ansari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ansari received a total of $8,411 from 37 companies across 181 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. Ansari's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Ansari's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Ansari) 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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →