Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Papale, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Springfield, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Papale 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. Papale
Dr. John Papale is an ophthalmology specialist in Springfield, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Papale performed 8,326 Medicare services across 3,887 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Papale received a total of $14,501 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Papale 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 9% volume in MA
$14,501 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,326
Medicare services
Top 9% in MA for ophthalmology
3,887
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,778 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
942 | $27 | $140 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
775 | $86 | $205 |
| 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. |
672 | $92 | $175 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 590 | $162 | $210 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
363 | $27 | $125 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
360 | $31 | $144 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
321 | $30 | $110 |
| 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. |
305 | $47 | $160 |
| 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. |
205 | $431 | $1,900 |
| 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. |
170 | $65 | $125 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
132 | $599 | $2,000 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
125 | $109 | $220 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
90 | $254 | $600 |
| 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. |
88 | $72 | $134 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
76 | $26 | $70 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
59 | $138 | $260 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
40 | $20 | $65 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
38 | $141 | $650 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
37 | $8 | $45 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
34 | $553 | $1,500 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
28 | $155 | $396 |
| 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. |
24 | $231 | $750 |
| 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. |
22 | $273 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
21 | $37 | $75 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
18 | $37 | $155 |
| 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. |
13 | $124 | $250 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
50.9% medium
46.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,501
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,072/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
300
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
$8,815 (60.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,484 (37.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$202 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,198
2023
$1,443
2022
$6,077
2021
$1,595
2020
$636
2019
$913
2018
$1,640
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Harrow Eye, LLC
$827
ABBVIE INC.
$356
Glaukos Corporation
$205
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$190
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$190
Alcon Vision LLC
$144
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$54
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$49
RxSight Inc
$45
Dompe US, Inc.
$25
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 63.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$4,828
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,436
Allergan, Inc.
$1,334
ABBVIE INC.
$1,251
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,250
Harrow Eye, LLC
$827
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$746
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$367
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$357
Glaukos Corporation
$354
Allergan Inc.
$305
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$266
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$255
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$171
Shire North American Group Inc
$133
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$117
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$103
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Omeros Corporation
$69
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$59
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$49
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$40
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$37
Dompe US, Inc.
$25
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$21
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$15
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · IHEEZO · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xeomin · Zioptan · iDose · iStent 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 →
Most payments (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in MA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
14.5
County median income
$70,535
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Papale is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MA 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. Papale experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Papale performed 2,778 botox injection, per unit 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. Papale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Papale received a total of $14,501 from 27 companies across 300 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. Papale's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Springfield?
Dr. Papale's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Papale) 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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