Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Anesi, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Waltham, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Anesi
Dr. Stephen Anesi is an ophthalmology specialist in Waltham, MA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Anesi performed 7,937 Medicare services across 3,398 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Anesi received a total of $897,100 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1032 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. Anesi 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in MA
$897,100 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,937
Medicare services
Top 9% in MA for ophthalmology
3,398
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~467 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. |
611 | $106 | $299 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
569 | $103 | $319 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
509 | $33 | $138 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
453 | $8 | $25 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
445 | $5 | $15 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
445 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
444 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
442 | $4 | $12 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
430 | $4 | $12 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
420 | $7 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
315 | $8 | $25 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
257 | $26 | $100 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
227 | $20 | $184 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 216 | $693 | $1,500 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
183 | $30 | $130 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
162 | $78 | $527 |
| 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. |
151 | $70 | $259 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
148 | $119 | $500 |
| 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. |
147 | $55 | $150 |
| 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. |
132 | $15 | $100 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
112 | $31 | $120 |
| 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. |
109 | $440 | $1,453 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
107 | $1 | $6 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
93 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
78 | $33 | $152 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 77 | $124 | $402 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
74 | $21 | $113 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
68 | $17 | $125 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 67 | $188 | $486 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
62 | $127 | $495 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
59 | $128 | $381 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $153 | $396 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
42 | $289 | $1,024 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
40 | $42 | $250 |
| 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. |
35 | $148 | $360 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
27 | $10 | $40 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
26 | $54 | $98 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
25 | $34 | $166 |
| 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. |
17 | $680 | $2,500 |
| Eyelid lining growth removal, larger than 1 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the inner lining of the eyelid that measures more than 1.0 centimeter. |
17 | $312 | $773 |
| Insertion of aqueous fluid drainage device into eye A surgical procedure to place a device in the eye to help drain excess fluid. |
15 | $727 | $1,750 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
14 | $617 | $1,815 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
12 | $1,047 | $2,678 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
21.3% medium
74.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$897,100
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $128,157/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
1,032
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
$838,009 (93.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$48,447 (5.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,644 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$191,242
2023
$141,563
2022
$134,637
2021
$106,832
2020
$69,009
2019
$136,331
2018
$117,485
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$153,353
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$28,214
ABBVIE INC.
$3,934
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$3,329
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$687
Alcon Vision LLC
$271
Harrow Eye, LLC
$199
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$196
Dompe US, Inc.
$164
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Genentech USA, Inc.
$142
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$134
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$115
Amgen Inc.
$83
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$44
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Glaukos Corporation
$18
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$16
Thea Pharma Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$508,012
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$119,104
AbbVie, Inc.
$61,282
Mallinckrodt LLC
$53,257
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$44,060
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$33,859
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$28,788
Shire North American Group Inc
$17,072
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,176
AbbVie Inc.
$6,046
ABBVIE INC.
$4,192
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$3,292
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,708
Allergan, Inc.
$928
Alcon Vision LLC
$711
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$650
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$582
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$506
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$444
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$435
Dompe US, Inc.
$401
Genentech USA, Inc.
$355
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$291
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$287
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$285
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$276
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$275
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$267
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$212
Harrow Eye, LLC
$199
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$132
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$105
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$87
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$87
Amgen Inc.
$83
TissueTech, Inc.
$71
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$67
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$64
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$44
TISSUETECH, INC.
$42
Allergan Inc.
$40
Glaukos Corporation
$36
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$32
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$20
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$16
Ivantis, Inc
$13
Thea Pharma Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 76.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · Actemra · Acuvue · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BEOVU · BROMSITE · BromSite · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Cimerli · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Daraprim Tablet 25mg · EVA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Flarex · HUMIRA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hetlioz · Humira · Hydrus · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Iluvien · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RETISERT · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TAVNEOS · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VISUDYNE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · Zerviate · combined machine · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 (93%) 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 1% for ophthalmology in MA.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
534
Per 100K population
32.9
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital
MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Anesi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of MA peers, with 17 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. Anesi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Anesi performed 611 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. Anesi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Anesi received a total of $897,100 from 52 companies across 1,032 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. Anesi's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Waltham?
Dr. Anesi's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Anesi) 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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