Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kiarash Bassiri, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
6400 CREEDMOOR RD, Raleigh, NC 27613
9199777480
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1598952681 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. Bassiri 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. Bassiri

Dr. Kiarash Bassiri is a corneal and contact management optometrist in Raleigh, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bassiri performed 173 Medicare services across 163 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bassiri received a total of $10,153 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in corneal and contact management optometrist. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bassiri 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 46% volume in NC $10,153 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
173
Medicare services
Top 46% in NC for corneal and contact management optometrist
163
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~10 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 54 $77 $150
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 40 $92 $175
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.
 26 $26 $53
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 23 $23 $61
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.
 18 $52 $117
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 12 $24 $61
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 2023 ↗
$10,153
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,692/year across 6 years
Top 8% in NC for corneal and contact management optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
23
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,859 (97.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$294 (2.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$15
2022
$12
2021
$3,854
2020
$6,067
2019
$184
2018
$21

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
CooperVision Inc.
$9,906
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$141
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$19
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · ILUX · INFUSE · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · None Specified · TYRVAYA · ULTRA
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 (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in corneal and contact management optometrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for corneal and contact management optometrist in NC.

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Geographic Context

Corneal and contact management optometrists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
TRIANGLE SPRINGS
3.6 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 2023
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. Bassiri is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Bassiri experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bassiri performed 54 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Bassiri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bassiri received a total of $10,153 from 8 companies across 23 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. Bassiri's costs compare to other corneal and contact management optometrists in Raleigh?
Dr. Bassiri's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Bassiri) 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.

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 →