Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Douglas Grayson, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Iselin, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Grayson
Dr. Douglas Grayson is an ophthalmology specialist in Iselin, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grayson performed 12,173 Medicare services across 8,415 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grayson received a total of $105,055 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 364 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Grayson 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 9% volume in NJ
$105,055 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,173
Medicare services
Top 9% in NJ for ophthalmology
8,415
Unique beneficiaries
$159
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~609 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. |
1,529 | $98 | $175 |
| 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. |
1,457 | $406 | $5,000 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
1,435 | $18 | $250 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
1,189 | $26 | $265 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
1,031 | $23 | $80 |
| 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. |
740 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
703 | $53 | $150 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
594 | $540 | $5,500 |
| 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. |
580 | $126 | $220 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
555 | $6 | $125 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
506 | $298 | $2,350 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 360 | $162 | $250 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
327 | $208 | $2,350 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
299 | $749 | $1,500 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
254 | $21 | $250 |
| 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. |
245 | $263 | $2,350 |
| 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. |
134 | $27 | $298 |
| Glaucoma drainage surgery with previous scarring Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for eye fluid to treat glaucoma in cases where previous scarring is present. |
52 | $1,070 | $5,500 |
| 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. |
33 | $38 | $245 |
| Removal of scar tissue in eye (posterior synechiae) This procedure involves the removal of scar tissue that has formed between the iris and the lens in the eye. It is performed to address posterior synechiae, which are adhesions that can affect vision. |
24 | $332 | $2,250 |
| 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. |
24 | $33 | $125 |
| 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. |
21 | $166 | $450 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
20 | $22 | $45 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
19 | $29 | $250 |
| Aspiration of lens material by fragmenting and aspiration | 15 | $682 | $6,500 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
14 | $796 | $3,000 |
| Removal of scar tissue in eye (goniosynechiae) This procedure involves the surgical removal of scar tissue located in the eye, specifically known as goniosynechiae. |
13 | $216 | $2,250 |
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.
12.4% high complexity
23.1% medium
64.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$105,055
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,008/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
364
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$52,402 (49.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$34,366 (32.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,287 (17.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$56,951
2023
$11,716
2022
$14,497
2021
$8,901
2020
$9,282
2019
$1,970
2018
$1,738
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$19,795
Glaukos Corporation
$16,094
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$14,493
ABBVIE INC.
$4,231
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$1,938
RxSight Inc
$162
Harrow Eye, LLC
$125
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$91
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$28,893
Alcon Vision LLC
$27,385
Glaukos Corporation
$22,870
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$10,848
ABBVIE INC.
$5,534
Allergan, Inc.
$2,972
Alcon Research LLC
$1,750
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$877
Allergan Inc.
$680
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$668
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$485
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$424
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
$192
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$166
RxSight Inc
$162
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$160
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$134
Harrow Eye, LLC
$125
Omeros Corporation
$118
Ivantis, Inc
$92
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$91
GENZYME CORPORATION
$87
Dompe US, Inc.
$83
TISSUETECH, INC.
$64
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$51
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$21
TissueTech, Inc.
$17
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · CATALYS SYSTEM · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · Humphrey HFA · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KXL SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · WATCHMAN · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W
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 (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for ophthalmology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
916
Per 100K population
106.3
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Grayson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NJ), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ 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. Grayson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grayson performed 1,529 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. Grayson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grayson received a total of $105,055 from 32 companies across 364 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. Grayson's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Iselin?
Dr. Grayson's average Medicare payment per service is $159. 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. Grayson) 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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