Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nikhil Wagle, MD
Ophthalmology · Rock Island, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wagle 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. Wagle
Dr. Nikhil Wagle is an ophthalmology specialist in Rock Island, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wagle performed 6,016 Medicare services across 3,784 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wagle received a total of $235,867 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 675 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. Wagle 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 in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in IL
$235,867 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,016
Medicare services
Top 15% in IL for ophthalmology
3,784
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
932 | $83 | $223 |
| Ranibizumab-nuna biosimilar injection, 0.1 mg An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-nuna (Byooviz) at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
490 | $167 | $371 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
464 | $30 | $128 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
378 | $18 | $76 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 370 | $690 | $1,133 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
365 | $81 | $335 |
| 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. |
334 | $398 | $1,487 |
| 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. |
316 | $57 | $158 |
| 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. |
313 | $39 | $171 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
279 | $23 | $100 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
268 | $12 | $89 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
228 | $78 | $347 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
223 | $27 | $109 |
| 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. |
215 | $23 | $95 |
| 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. |
210 | $96 | $292 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
122 | $184 | $675 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
97 | $6 | $28 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
91 | $588 | $2,275 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
78 | $49 | $98 |
| 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. |
77 | $255 | $1,863 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
64 | $227 | $832 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
40 | $246 | $919 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
36 | $537 | $2,032 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
26 | $82 | $411 |
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.
5.6% high complexity
31.6% medium
62.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$235,867
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,695/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
675
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
$212,558 (90.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,896 (6.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,412 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$20,567
2023
$49,678
2022
$55,457
2021
$12,749
2020
$35,408
2019
$47,770
2018
$14,238
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$12,078
Alcon Vision LLC
$6,037
Glaukos Corporation
$1,314
Biogen, Inc.
$272
RxSight Inc
$136
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$131
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
Microsurgical Technology, Inc.
$118
Harrow Eye, LLC
$104
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$78
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$68,840
Allergan Inc.
$58,074
ABBVIE INC.
$41,840
AbbVie Inc.
$38,691
Alcon Vision LLC
$14,988
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$2,932
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,800
Glaukos Corporation
$1,511
Omeros Corporation
$1,061
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$750
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$543
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$512
Biogen, Inc.
$475
RxSight Inc
$458
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$304
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$285
Shire North American Group Inc
$274
Genentech USA, Inc.
$253
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$234
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$218
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$215
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$203
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$195
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$180
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$149
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Microsurgical Technology, Inc.
$118
Harrow Eye, LLC
$104
Ivantis, Inc
$99
Genentech, Inc.
$94
VANTAGE TECHNOLOGY LLC
$71
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$60
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$60
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$43
Iridex Corporation
$40
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BEOVU · BOTOX · BROMSITE · BYOOVIZ · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Cimerli · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA · Hydrus · IACCESS · IOLMaster 700 · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KENGREAL · KXL SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OZURDEX · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · 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 (90%) 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 2% for ophthalmology in IL.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
17.5
County median income
$66,768
Nearest hospital
TRINITY ROCK ISLAND
0.0 mi
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. Wagle is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of IL peers, 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. Wagle experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wagle performed 932 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Wagle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wagle received a total of $235,867 from 38 companies across 675 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. Wagle's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Rock Island?
Dr. Wagle's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Wagle) 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 →
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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.
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