Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nina Goyal, MD

Ophthalmology · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1725 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612
3129422734
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568578607 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. Goyal

Dr. Nina Goyal is an ophthalmology specialist in Chicago, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goyal performed 1,351 Medicare services across 1,125 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goyal received a total of $21,630 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Goyal 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 1,351 Medicare services $21,630 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,351
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in IL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,125
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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.
274 $87 $253
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.
225 $62 $202
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
194 $24 $340
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.
183 $89 $224
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.
152 $39 $270
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.
73 $414 $3,513
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
64 $29 $437
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
38 $105 $326
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.
37 $70 $151
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
33 $28 $344
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
23 $7 $165
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
19 $18 $131
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.
19 $106 $363
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
17 $696 $2,351
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.
5.4% high complexity
18.5% medium
76.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$21,630
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,090/year across 7 years
Top 10% in IL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
79
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,823 (59.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,136 (23.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,670 (17.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$13,955
2023
$1,622
2022
$399
2021
$1,114
2020
$2,103
2019
$575
2018
$1,861

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$9,620
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,197
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$466
Alcon Vision LLC
$170
RxSight Inc
$143
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$113
ABBVIE INC.
$87
Glaukos Corporation
$78
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$56
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 95.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$12,106
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,345
Glaukos Corporation
$1,281
Microsurgical Technology, Inc.
$1,000
Alcon Vision LLC
$888
AbbVie Inc.
$752
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$642
ABBVIE INC.
$263
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$222
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$197
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$188
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$154
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
RxSight Inc
$143
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$76
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$56
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Iridex Corporation
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Ivantis, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · AcrySof Toric Aspheric UV Absorbing IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · CEQUA · Clareon · DURYSTA · EYLEA HD · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · Product in Development · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · 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 →

The majority of payments (59%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in IL.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
635
Per 100K population
12.2
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER - VA CHICAGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
0.0 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. Goyal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% of IL peers, with 19 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. Goyal experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goyal performed 274 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. Goyal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goyal received a total of $21,630 from 23 companies across 79 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. Goyal's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Chicago?
Dr. Goyal's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Goyal) 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 →
About this page

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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