Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Omar Ahmad, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Marion, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1200 W DEYOUNG, Marion, IL 62959
6189935686
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1205952249 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. Ahmad

Dr. Omar Ahmad is a retina specialist physician in Marion, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmad performed 45,844 Medicare services across 3,995 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmad received a total of $573 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Ahmad 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 ▲ Top 7% volume in IL $573 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
45,844
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
3,995
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,413 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
35,220 $29 $41
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
2,768 $81 $205
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
2,693 $28 $264
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,758 $684 $1,001
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,627 $87 $858
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
392 $10 $38
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection
An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
329 $159 $307
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
328 $56 $261
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.
124 $26 $125
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
106 $56 $250
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
88 $1 $2
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.
68 $55 $142
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
62 $26 $264
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
44 $97 $248
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
38 $293 $2,043
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
35 $623 $4,146
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.
30 $39 $140
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
25 $402 $1,990
Removal of retinal membrane
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the surface of the retina.
23 $852 $4,813
Injection into eye membrane
A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball.
21 $36 $183
Complex detached retina repair with eye fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to repair a detached retina and drain fluid located between the lens and the retina.
20 $860 $4,813
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
17 $863 $4,813
Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina.
17 $861 $5,139
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
11 $221 $1,960
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$573
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $115/year across 5 years
Bottom 10% in IL for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
8
Companies
11
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
$288 (50.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$284 (49.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$78
2021
$125
2020
$45
2019
$6
2018
$319

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$61
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$318
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$91
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$61
Allergan, Inc.
$45
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
TissueTech, Inc.
$13
Glaukos Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Betaseron · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · OZURDEX · Prokera · STAR S4 IR
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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$65,521
Nearest hospital
MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER
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 2023
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. Ahmad is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ahmad experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmad performed 35,220 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Ahmad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad received a total of $573 from 8 companies across 11 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. Ahmad's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Marion?
Dr. Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Ahmad) 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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →