Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Siegel, MD
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Southfield, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Siegel
Dr. Michael Siegel is a glaucoma specialist physician in Southfield, MI, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Siegel performed 4,167 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Siegel received a total of $12,887 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 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. Siegel 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ 4,167 Medicare services
$12,887 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,167
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in MI for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
747 | $91 | $179 |
| 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. |
656 | $46 | $135 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
615 | $21 | $55 |
| 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. |
526 | $24 | $180 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
418 | $26 | $150 |
| 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. |
358 | $67 | $128 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
131 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
120 | $122 | $300 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
119 | $76 | $175 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
110 | $30 | $150 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
65 | $25 | $100 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
56 | $186 | $900 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
36 | $51 | $160 |
| Cataract removal with lens implant and laser treatment This procedure involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial prosthetic lens. It also includes laser treatment to reduce fluid production within the eye. |
34 | $446 | $4,416 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
29 | $39 | $112 |
| Laser destruction of lens tissue A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens. |
28 | $309 | $1,000 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
26 | $269 | $900 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
19 | $663 | $1,536 |
| 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. |
19 | $420 | $2,334 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
16 | $20 | $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. |
14 | $32 | $150 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant and laser treatment This procedure involves the complex removal of a cataract from the eye, followed by the insertion of an artificial lens. It also includes laser treatment to reduce fluid production within the eye. |
13 | $530 | $4,436 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $182 | $325 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
15.1% medium
84.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,887
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,841/year across 7 years
Top 17% in MI for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
199
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
$1,652
2023
$935
2022
$7,620
2021
$573
2020
$494
2019
$515
2018
$1,097
Payments by company (2024)
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$920
ABBVIE INC.
$395
Alcon Vision LLC
$223
Glaukos Corporation
$61
Thea Pharma Inc.
$38
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$5,938
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,308
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,191
ABBVIE INC.
$837
Allergan Inc.
$693
Allergan, Inc.
$409
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$397
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$381
LEO Pharma Inc.
$336
AbbVie Inc.
$244
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$227
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
Glaukos Corporation
$112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$85
Thea Pharma Inc.
$82
Akorn, Inc.
$64
Ivantis, Inc
$61
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$50
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$36
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$35
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$25
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$18
EPI Health, LLC
$18
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$18
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · COSENTYX · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DUPIXENT · DURYSTA · ENSTILAR · HYDRUS Microstent · Humphrey HFA · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · ILUMYA · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Ilumya · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · NGENUITY · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PanOptix · REMICADE · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · SILIQ · Simbrinza · Systane Complete · TREMFYA · VERACITY SURGICAL · VYZULTA · WYNZORA · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · Zioptan · iDose · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 →
Geographic Context
Glaucoma specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Siegel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 16 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. Siegel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Siegel performed 747 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Siegel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Siegel received a total of $12,887 from 28 companies across 199 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. Siegel's costs compare to other glaucoma specialist physicians in Southfield?
Dr. Siegel's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Siegel) 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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