Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Van Der Vaart, MD
Ophthalmology · Wilmington, NC
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. Van Der Vaart
Dr. Robert Van Der Vaart is an ophthalmology specialist in Wilmington, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Van Der Vaart performed 4,546 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Van Der Vaart received a total of $38,319 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 185 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. Van Der Vaart 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.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in NC
$38,319 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,546
Medicare services
Top 20% in NC for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$105
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
776 | $12 | $41 |
| 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. |
657 | $81 | $210 |
| 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. |
487 | $56 | $150 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 350 | $162 | $215 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
340 | $29 | $150 |
| 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. |
336 | $343 | $3,300 |
| 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. |
262 | $41 | $140 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
189 | $23 | $150 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
176 | $13 | $46 |
| 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. |
156 | $22 | $95 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
142 | $82 | $220 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
128 | $222 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
124 | $111 | $320 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
60 | $173 | $1,760 |
| 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. |
55 | $494 | $4,000 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
42 | $778 | $3,500 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
39 | $626 | $2,000 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
37 | $125 | $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. |
36 | $17 | $70 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
34 | $4 | $20 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
34 | $12 | $45 |
| Eye shunt creation with tissue graft A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow. |
27 | $812 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
23 | $222 | $1,805 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
22 | $22 | $60 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
14 | $91 | $240 |
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.
7.4% high complexity
34.8% medium
57.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,319
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,474/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NC for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
185
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
$10,963
2023
$8,018
2022
$4,574
2021
$7,891
2020
$5,740
2019
$752
2018
$381
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$9,670
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$501
Alcon Vision LLC
$470
Amgen Inc.
$124
Glaukos Corporation
$93
Dompe US, Inc.
$58
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$25
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$13,467
ABBVIE INC.
$12,525
AbbVie Inc.
$6,141
Glaukos Corporation
$1,796
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,056
Ivantis, Inc
$538
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$501
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$305
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$251
RxSight Inc
$233
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$202
Allergan Inc.
$172
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$168
Amgen Inc.
$124
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$121
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$103
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$92
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$91
AbbVie, Inc.
$87
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$80
Dompe US, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$38
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA ENVY · HYDRUS Microstent · Humira · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · OMNI · OXERVATE · Omidria · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Simplicity · VUITY · VYZULTA · Verion · Whitestar Signature · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model G2-M-IS
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
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
33
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
7.1 mi
7.1 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. Van Der Vaart is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NC), with 15 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. Van Der Vaart experienced with optic nerve imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Van Der Vaart performed 776 optic nerve imaging (oct scan) 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. Van Der Vaart receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Van Der Vaart received a total of $38,319 from 27 companies across 185 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. Van Der Vaart's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Wilmington?
Dr. Van Der Vaart's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Van Der Vaart) 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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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.
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