Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pruthvi Sharlin, MD

Ophthalmology · Bloomingdale, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
303 E ARMY TRAIL RD STE 200, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
6303512030
Registered in NPPES since 2018
NPI: 1659876910 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Sharlin 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. Sharlin

Dr. Pruthvi Sharlin is an ophthalmology specialist in Bloomingdale, IL, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharlin performed 856 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharlin received a total of $2,686 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 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. Sharlin 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.

✓ 8 years of NPI registration ▲ 856 Medicare services $2,686 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
856
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in IL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$83
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.
167 $87 $264
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.
121 $62 $183
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
116 $97 $316
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
98 $30 $94
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
56 $26 $80
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
43 $35 $192
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.
42 $437 $2,337
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.
35 $38 $180
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
31 $25 $94
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
30 $66 $174
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.
30 $102 $229
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.
23 $75 $157
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
18 $8 $42
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
17 $17 $60
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.
15 $24 $150
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
14 $271 $1,041
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.
4.9% high complexity
23.7% medium
71.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,686
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $384/year across 7 years
Top 33% in IL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
55
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
$293
2023
$439
2022
$381
2021
$355
2020
$171
2019
$810
2018
$237

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$221
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,678
Allergan Inc.
$200
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$188
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$172
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$137
Reliance Medical Products, Inc.
$115
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$70
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$40
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ TORIC IOL · Centurion · Clareon · EYLEA · HYDRUS Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · LUMIGAN · NGENUITY · PanOptix · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VYZULTA · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XEN · XIIDRA
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
594
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH GLENOAKS
2.3 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. Sharlin is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sharlin experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharlin performed 167 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. Sharlin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharlin received a total of $2,686 from 11 companies across 55 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. Sharlin's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Bloomingdale?
Dr. Sharlin's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Sharlin) 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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