Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sheel Patel, MD
Ophthalmology · Fayetteville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Sheel Patel is an ophthalmology specialist in Fayetteville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,526 Medicare services across 2,593 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $10,943 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 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. Patel 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 in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in NC
$10,943 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,526
Medicare services
Top 27% in NC for ophthalmology
2,593
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
429 | $76 | $257 |
| 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. |
426 | $22 | $55 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
411 | $23 | $176 |
| 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. |
308 | $58 | $174 |
| 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. |
272 | $338 | $1,646 |
| 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. |
247 | $23 | $84 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
211 | $25 | $98 |
| 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. |
177 | $95 | $382 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
174 | $22 | $94 |
| 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. |
160 | $31 | $130 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
87 | $26 | $84 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
73 | $27 | $114 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
66 | $288 | $1,140 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
55 | $16 | $63 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 52 | $704 | $1,500 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
49 | $93 | $316 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
44 | $471 | $2,600 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
29 | $417 | $2,074 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
28 | $82 | $474 |
| Measurement of corneal pressure | 26 | $7 | $50 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 24 | $136 | $492 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $123 | $362 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
23 | $337 | $750 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | 23 | $138 | $500 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
23 | $10 | $150 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
18 | $999 | $3,500 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
15 | $17 | $60 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
14 | $18 | $195 |
| Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg | 13 | $8 | $50 |
| Posterior chamber intraocular lens Surgical insertion of an artificial lens into the back part of the eye to replace the natural lens. |
13 | $107 | $750 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
12 | $250 | $1,441 |
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.
7.7% high complexity
16.4% medium
75.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,943
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,563/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NC for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
189
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
$9,181 (83.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,762 (16.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$771
2023
$1,963
2022
$1,998
2021
$3,154
2020
$363
2019
$1,468
2018
$1,226
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$260
Alcon Vision LLC
$233
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$67
Notal Vision, Inc.
$37
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$30
Harrow Eye, LLC
$29
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$25
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$23
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
TearLab Corp
$15
Top 3 companies account for 72.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,023
Glaukos Corporation
$1,863
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$1,229
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$960
ABBVIE INC.
$624
Allergan Inc.
$418
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$404
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$386
Allergan, Inc.
$377
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$277
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$265
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$235
RxSight Inc
$215
Shire North American Group Inc
$166
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$162
Harrow Eye, LLC
$153
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$134
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$106
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$94
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$75
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$67
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$56
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$54
Avedro Inc.
$40
Notal Vision, Inc.
$37
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$32
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$30
TearLab Corp
$29
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$24
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
TissueTech, Inc.
$21
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Ivantis, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for ophthalmology in NC.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$58,780
Nearest hospital
FAYETTEVILLE NC VA MEDICAL CENTER
6.9 mi
6.9 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NC peers, 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 429 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $10,943 from 39 companies across 189 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. Patel's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Fayetteville?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Patel) 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 →
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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.
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