Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arezo Amirikia, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Pontiac, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
44555 WOODWARD AVE STE 203, Pontiac, MI 48341
2483344931
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1518902345 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. Amirikia

Dr. Arezo Amirikia is an ophthalmology specialist in Pontiac, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amirikia performed 5,235 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amirikia received a total of $3,496 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Amirikia 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 12% volume in MI $3,496 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,235
Medicare services
Top 12% in MI for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$108
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
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.
842 $22 $50
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
837 $29 $92
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.
524 $91 $200
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.
467 $27 $120
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 420 $691 $1,892
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
347 $88 $311
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
336 $91 $174
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.
302 $102 $291
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.
268 $39 $90
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.
198 $45 $149
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
114 $25 $85
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
94 $20 $75
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.
64 $67 $136
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.
63 $65 $150
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
62 $57 $200
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
52 $67 $200
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.
48 $112 $344
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
36 $9 $147
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
31 $379 $984
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
29 $255 $1,410
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
28 $142 $347
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
24 $140 $400
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
17 $190 $1,500
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
17 $14 $350
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
15 $251 $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,496
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $499/year across 7 years
Top 22% in MI for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
93
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
$766
2023
$436
2022
$705
2021
$790
2020
$239
2019
$294
2018
$265

Payments by company (2024)

Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$242
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
ABBVIE INC.
$97
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Harrow Eye, LLC
$59
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$29
Alcon Vision LLC
$28
Top 3 companies account for 71.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$798
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$776
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$466
Alcon Vision LLC
$228
Allergan, Inc.
$162
ABBVIE INC.
$142
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Genentech USA, Inc.
$117
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$112
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$105
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$89
AbbVie Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Harrow Eye, LLC
$59
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$34
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
TearLab Corp
$22
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
CooperVision Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Centurion · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · DAILIES · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · LUMIGAN · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · PROKERA · Syfovre · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · YUTIQ
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
345
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Amirikia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in MI), 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. Amirikia experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amirikia performed 842 microfluid analysis of tears 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. Amirikia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amirikia received a total of $3,496 from 21 companies across 93 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. Amirikia's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Pontiac?
Dr. Amirikia's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Amirikia) 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 →