Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sundhar Ramasamy, MD

Ophthalmology · Saginaw, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5161 CARDINAL PARK DRIVE, Saginaw, MI 48604
9897972400
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1154326247 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ramasamy 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. Ramasamy

Dr. Sundhar Ramasamy is an ophthalmology specialist in Saginaw, MI, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramasamy performed 7,383 Medicare services across 1,259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramasamy received a total of $954 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 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. Ramasamy 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in MI $954 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,383
Medicare services
Top 9% in MI for ophthalmology
1,259
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~352 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
3,900 $29 $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.
1,095 $28 $75
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 714 $692 $1,325
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
620 $87 $205
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
256 $39 $250
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.
224 $61 $95
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
153 $87 $165
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 145 $167 $550
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.
70 $93 $140
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.
43 $33 $60
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.
36 $242 $1,747
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
27 $384 $1,037
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.
21 $26 $150
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.
20 $103 $185
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
19 $99 $195
Removal of retinal membrane
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the surface of the retina.
14 $871 $3,500
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.
14 $96 $205
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.
12 $31 $150
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$954
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $136/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in MI for ophthalmology
11
Companies
21
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
$701 (73.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$253 (26.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$263
2023
$68
2022
$142
2021
$316
2020
$20
2019
$70
2018
$77

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$134
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$129
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$503
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$134
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$92
Alcon Vision LLC
$62
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
Optos, Inc.
$22
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$20
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 76.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEVO 800 · BEOVU · CIRRUS HD-OCT · EYLEA HD · FORUM · IOLMaster 700 · Iluvien · LOTEMAX SM · NFC-700 · NGENUITY · ReSure Sealant · SUSVIMO · Susvimo · Syfovre · VISULAS 532s
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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
16.4
County median income
$58,347
Nearest hospital
HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW
4.1 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. Ramasamy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Ramasamy experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramasamy performed 3,900 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Ramasamy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramasamy received a total of $954 from 11 companies across 21 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. Ramasamy's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Saginaw?
Dr. Ramasamy'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. Ramasamy) 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 →
About this page

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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →