Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samuel Multack, D.O

Ophthalmology · Olympia Fields, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
4001 VOLLMER RD, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
7087474000
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1619135233 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. Multack

Dr. Samuel Multack is an ophthalmology specialist in Olympia Fields, IL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Multack performed 5,354 Medicare services across 3,656 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Multack received a total of $32,479 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 370 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Multack 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in IL $32,479 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,354
Medicare services
Top 17% in IL for ophthalmology
3,656
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~297 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
Microfluid analysis of tears
A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes.
1,433 $22 $40
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.
925 $27 $166
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
877 $87 $225
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.
364 $401 $2,750
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.
359 $61 $142
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
296 $8 $60
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
279 $34 $252
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.
176 $44 $180
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
166 $24 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
107 $105 $279
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.
96 $43 $90
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
72 $17 $100
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
70 $261 $1,330
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.
65 $90 $277
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
29 $579 $3,481
Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion
Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye.
21 $529 $4,500
Dilation of eye fluid drainage
A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily.
19 $465 $1,500
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.
6.8% high complexity
8.6% medium
84.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$32,479
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,640/year across 7 years
Top 8% in IL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
370
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,889 (79.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,591 (20.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,628
2023
$6,392
2022
$7,736
2021
$9,776
2020
$1,545
2019
$2,961
2018
$441

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,554
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$195
ABBVIE INC.
$189
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$186
RxSight Inc
$149
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$65
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$48
Amgen Inc.
$43
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$24
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$23
Harrow Eye, LLC
$22
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
TearLab Corp
$16
Top 3 companies account for 81.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$27,046
Allergan, Inc.
$1,268
ABBVIE INC.
$460
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$411
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$336
RxSight Inc
$269
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$251
Allergan Inc.
$250
Shire North American Group Inc
$231
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$229
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$186
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$153
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$152
Glaukos Corporation
$129
Thea Pharma Inc.
$104
TissueTech, Inc.
$91
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
TearLab Corp
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$65
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$53
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$48
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$43
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$28
Ivantis, Inc
$28
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
Harrow Eye, LLC
$22
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$18
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
THE CAMERON-EHLEN GROUP, INC.
$16
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 88.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Capella Aberrometer · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · NGENUITY · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Simbrinza · Symfony IOL · Systane · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearLab Osmolarity System · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser · Wavelight · XDEMVY · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iAccess Precision Blade · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · 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 →

The majority of payments (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for ophthalmology in IL.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
260
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA & CHICAGO HEIGHTS
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. Multack is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in IL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of IL peers, with 18 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. Multack experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Multack performed 1,433 microfluid analysis of tears 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. Multack receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Multack received a total of $32,479 from 36 companies across 370 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. Multack's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Olympia Fields?
Dr. Multack's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Multack) 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 →