Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lejla Vajzovic, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
9196848111
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1548434921 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. Vajzovic 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. Vajzovic

Dr. Lejla Vajzovic is an ophthalmology specialist in Durham, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vajzovic performed 7,839 Medicare services across 1,642 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vajzovic received a total of $633,336 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 502 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vajzovic 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in NC $633,336 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,839
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for ophthalmology
1,642
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~436 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.
4,812 $29 $72
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
982 $28 $172
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
612 $84 $291
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
311 $11 $63
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
285 $89 $965
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 282 $691 $1,442
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.
124 $66 $201
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.
101 $25 $189
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
83 $54 $150
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
66 $16 $99
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.
66 $105 $390
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.
41 $32 $371
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.
35 $93 $488
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.
27 $77 $255
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.
12 $647 $5,183
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 ↗
$633,336
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $90,477/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
502
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$494,901 (78.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$134,929 (21.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,505 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$143,996
2023
$134,753
2022
$115,268
2021
$60,376
2020
$45,422
2019
$79,970
2018
$53,552

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$24,847
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23,055
Alcon Vision LLC
$22,499
ABBVIE INC.
$19,315
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17,065
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13,201
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$5,988
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$5,618
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$3,194
Alcon Research LLC
$3,148
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,973
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,852
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$1,189
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Genentech, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$129,701
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$69,876
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53,014
Genentech USA, Inc.
$52,950
ABBVIE INC.
$52,739
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$29,785
Alcon Research LLC
$29,748
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$26,908
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$25,468
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$20,300
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$19,764
AbbVie Inc.
$18,143
Allergan Inc.
$16,380
Alcon Research Ltd
$14,560
Allergan, Inc.
$12,597
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$12,500
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$7,251
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$6,201
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,311
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,150
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$5,132
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$4,124
Genentech, Inc.
$3,370
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$3,194
Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.
$2,673
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$2,264
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$2,174
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$1,189
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$317
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$269
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$168
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$86
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR OPTIX · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Alcon Greishaber Finesse · BEOVU · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Centurion · Cimerli · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · EVA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · FINESSE SHARKSKIN · ILUVIEN · ILUX · Iluvien · Izervay · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Lucentis · Luxor · NGENUITY · OCT TRITON · OPMI Lumera · ORA · OZURDEX · RETISERT · STELLARIS · STELLARIS PC · SURGICAL MISC · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Stellaris · Syfovre · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · combined machine · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (78%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in NC.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
142
Per 100K population
43.1
County median income
$79,501
Nearest hospital
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Vajzovic is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of NC peers, with 18 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. Vajzovic experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vajzovic performed 4,812 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. Vajzovic receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vajzovic received a total of $633,336 from 33 companies across 502 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. Vajzovic's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Durham?
Dr. Vajzovic's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Vajzovic) 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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