Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Levine, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Cliffside Park, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Levine 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. Levine
Dr. Richard Levine is an ophthalmology specialist in Cliffside Park, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levine performed 7,360 Medicare services across 5,325 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levine received a total of $2,757 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 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. Levine 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NJ
$2,757 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,360
Medicare services
Top 12% in NJ for ophthalmology
5,325
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~387 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. |
1,079 | $97 | $142 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
947 | $117 | $288 |
| 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. |
761 | $75 | $101 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
647 | $30 | $43 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
521 | $32 | $46 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
442 | $22 | $31 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
343 | $20 | $27 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
330 | $22 | $28 |
| 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. |
242 | $12 | $20 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
227 | $109 | $169 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
213 | $19 | $29 |
| Eyelid lining repair with graft from external eye This procedure repairs the inner lining of the eyelid using tissue grafted from another part of the eye. |
185 | $660 | $845 |
| 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. |
177 | $34 | $160 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
172 | $1,244 | $1,598 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
156 | $645 | $846 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
147 | $15 | $42 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
116 | $690 | $880 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
85 | $28 | $42 |
| 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. |
70 | $22 | $25 |
| Eyelid lining growth removal, larger than 1 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the inner lining of the eyelid that measures more than 1.0 centimeter. |
67 | $278 | $395 |
| Eyelid lining growth removal, 1.0 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located on the inner lining of the eyelid. The growth being removed is 1.0 centimeter in size or smaller. |
60 | $153 | $381 |
| 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. |
58 | $39 | $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. |
56 | $77 | $100 |
| 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. |
52 | $470 | $592 |
| Removal of scleral growth A surgical procedure to remove an abnormal growth from the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye. |
43 | $624 | $783 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
41 | $186 | $385 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
40 | $147 | $333 |
| 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. |
33 | $52 | $74 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
27 | $322 | $2,590 |
| Release of scar tissue from conjunctiva A procedure to remove scar tissue from the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and lining the eyelids. |
23 | $575 | $751 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
17.8% medium
81.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,757
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $394/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
156
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
$2,757 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$337
2023
$531
2022
$400
2021
$766
2020
$234
2019
$349
2018
$140
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$63
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$45
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$41
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$40
Alcon Vision LLC
$39
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Thea Pharma Inc.
$31
Glaukos Corporation
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$463
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$357
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$265
Allergan, Inc.
$246
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$178
Alcon Vision LLC
$166
ABBVIE INC.
$144
Allergan Inc.
$115
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$96
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$91
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$91
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$69
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$67
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$65
Shire North American Group Inc
$59
Thea Pharma Inc.
$55
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Glaukos Corporation
$25
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$17
Omeros Corporation
$15
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$15
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$14
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BROMSITE · CE-marked KXLA system · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · Flarex · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zerviate · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,387
Per 100K population
145.3
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
2.6 mi
2.6 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 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. Levine is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Levine experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levine performed 1,079 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. Levine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levine received a total of $2,757 from 24 companies across 156 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. Levine's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Cliffside Park?
Dr. Levine's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Levine) 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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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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