Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Kwon, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Lawrence, MA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
360 MERRIMACK ST, Lawrence, MA 01843
9786886182
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1437193844 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. Kwon

Dr. Robert Kwon is an ophthalmology specialist in Lawrence, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kwon performed 4,906 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kwon received a total of $6,130 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 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. Kwon 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 16% volume in MA $6,130 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,906
Medicare services
Top 16% in MA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$67
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
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.
1,143 $87 $455
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.
942 $65 $254
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
876 $90 $366
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
343 $31 $281
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
307 $26 $138
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
261 $30 $140
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
228 $96 $438
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.
219 $44 $292
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
184 $20 $80
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.
171 $27 $244
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
83 $77 $448
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
71 $60 $241
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
31 $8 $56
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
25 $237 $1,943
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
22 $245 $993
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.
23.3% high complexity
12.2% medium
64.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,130
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $876/year across 7 years
Top 15% in MA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
135
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
$870
2023
$2,565
2022
$295
2021
$34
2020
$25
2019
$555
2018
$1,786

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$303
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$166
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Amgen Inc.
$102
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$92
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$57
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$1,796
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,494
Allergan Inc.
$492
ABBVIE INC.
$474
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$380
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$235
Alcon Vision LLC
$202
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$200
Allergan, Inc.
$121
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$117
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$112
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Amgen Inc.
$102
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$20
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
VisionCare Inc.
$17
Iridex Corporation
$16
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · Flarex · Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz) · Kahook Dual Blade · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · ORA · RESTASIS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · rhopressa
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
450
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
3.8 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. Kwon is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in MA), 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. Kwon experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kwon performed 1,143 cataract surgery with lens implant 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. Kwon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kwon received a total of $6,130 from 23 companies across 135 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. Kwon's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Lawrence?
Dr. Kwon's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Kwon) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →