Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gerald Rosen, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
135 S SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
7043650555
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1942206321 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. Rosen 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. Rosen

Dr. Gerald Rosen is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in Charlotte, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rosen performed 1,675 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rosen received a total of $2,639 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 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. Rosen 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 50% volume in NC $2,639 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,675
Medicare services
Top 50% in NC for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$98
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.
525 $82 $207
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.
366 $63 $140
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.
104 $365 $2,350
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
99 $31 $161
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.
94 $100 $318
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
93 $27 $109
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
70 $25 $109
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.
69 $43 $163
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
62 $8 $30
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
61 $71 $240
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
40 $242 $850
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.
31 $27 $90
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
19 $536 $2,450
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
16 $109 $350
Corneal transplant, outer layer
Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue.
15 $882 $2,510
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
11 $22 $73
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.
7.1% high complexity
14.1% medium
78.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $377/year across 7 years
Top 45% in NC for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
51
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
$388
2023
$448
2022
$686
2021
$271
2020
$125
2019
$526
2018
$193

Payments by company (2024)

Amgen Inc.
$152
Dompe US, Inc.
$144
Alcon Vision LLC
$60
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
US Retina LLC
$872
Alcon Vision LLC
$473
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$250
Dompe US, Inc.
$192
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$188
Amgen Inc.
$152
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$119
TISSUETECH, INC.
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$17
Omeros Corporation
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Allergan Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 60.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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

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County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
4.2 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. Rosen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Rosen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rosen performed 525 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. Rosen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rosen received a total of $2,639 from 17 companies across 51 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. Rosen's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in Charlotte?
Dr. Rosen's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Rosen) 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 →