Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravi Patel, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Eatontown, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Patel 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. Patel
Dr. Ravi Patel is an ophthalmology specialist in Eatontown, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,436 Medicare services across 2,670 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $545,209 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 937 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in NJ
$545,209 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,436
Medicare services
Top 33% in NJ for ophthalmology
2,670
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~181 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 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. |
497 | $73 | $150 |
| 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. |
400 | $14 | $250 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
397 | $34 | $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. |
369 | $440 | $1,200 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
360 | $95 | $200 |
| 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. |
276 | $100 | $150 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
209 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
204 | $131 | $200 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
159 | $34 | $65 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
130 | $28 | $75 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
124 | $29 | $65 |
| 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. |
89 | $52 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
49 | $116 | $225 |
| 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. |
32 | $79 | $150 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
26 | $166 | $600 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
22 | $1,010 | $5,400 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
22 | $526 | $2,000 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
21 | $25 | $75 |
| 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. |
21 | $32 | $125 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
16 | $274 | $800 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
13 | $179 | $500 |
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.
11.4% high complexity
18.7% medium
69.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$545,209
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $77,887/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
937
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
$375,668 (68.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$161,014 (29.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,528 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$131,479
2023
$159,918
2022
$131,134
2021
$52,724
2020
$36,194
2019
$24,095
2018
$9,665
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$40,901
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$31,690
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28,952
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24,424
Glaukos Corporation
$2,973
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$1,013
GE HEALTHCARE
$965
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$126
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$115
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$106
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$52
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$43
Alcon Vision LLC
$40
Harrow Eye, LLC
$31
RxSight Inc
$31
Dompe US, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$153,064
Allergan, Inc.
$150,529
ABBVIE INC.
$63,322
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$54,714
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$42,542
Allergan Inc.
$30,530
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28,952
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$7,044
TissueTech, Inc.
$4,495
Glaukos Corporation
$3,217
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,442
GE HEALTHCARE
$965
Dompe US, Inc.
$716
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$417
Alcon Vision LLC
$368
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$316
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$289
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$278
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$188
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$179
VisionCare Inc.
$174
Shire North American Group Inc
$158
Harrow Eye, LLC
$156
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$146
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$128
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$119
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$106
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$80
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$69
RxSight Inc
$60
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$60
Mallinckrodt LLC
$60
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$43
Omeros Corporation
$34
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$17
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$14
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$13
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · AMVISC · ARGOS · AVYCAZ · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CE-marked KXLA system · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EYSUVIS · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Flarex · IACCESS · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz) · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · One Series Ultra · Oxervate · PAZEO · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RYZUMVI · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Whitestar Signature · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →
The majority of payments (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
258
Per 100K population
40.1
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 mi
4.3 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 mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NJ peers, 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. Patel experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 497 eye exam, established patient, focused 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 $545,209 from 42 companies across 937 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 Eatontown?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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.
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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