Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sebastian Lesniak, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Pennington, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
2 CAPITAL WAY, Pennington, NJ 08534
6098828833
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1417252776 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lesniak

Dr. Sebastian Lesniak is an ophthalmology specialist in Pennington, NJ, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lesniak performed 3,123 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lesniak received a total of $1,529 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 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. Lesniak 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 39% volume in NJ $1,529 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,123
Medicare services
Top 39% in NJ for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$92
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
771 $93 $366
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.
750 $70 $259
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
358 $31 $450
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.
176 $111 $470
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.
175 $458 $1,828
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
167 $31 $305
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
136 $28 $175
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
80 $9 $44
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
79 $270 $962
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
66 $22 $105
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
65 $26 $105
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.
49 $45 $215
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.
38 $22 $25
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
33 $30 $114
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.
29 $29 $194
Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material.
26 $11 $35
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.
25 $249 $1,200
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.
25 $110 $362
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
22 $114 $431
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
20 $16 $152
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.
17 $46 $305
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
16 $72 $317
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.
5.6% high complexity
21.0% medium
73.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,529
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $255/year across 6 years
Top 46% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
57
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
$554
2023
$237
2022
$77
2020
$28
2019
$387
2018
$247

Payments by company (2024)

RxSight Inc
$232
Dompe US, Inc.
$151
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$107
Harrow Eye, LLC
$33
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$373
Dompe US, Inc.
$176
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$147
TissueTech, Inc.
$129
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$122
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$107
Shire North American Group Inc
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
Alcon Vision LLC
$40
Harrow Eye, LLC
$33
Genentech USA, Inc.
$32
Omeros Corporation
$31
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$21
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15
Mallinckrodt LLC
$14
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Quidel Corporation
$10
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · Eye Health · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OXERVATE · Omidria · PAZEO · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · TORIC · TYRVAYA · VEVYE · Vabysmo · XELPROS · XIIDRA · XIPERE · enVista Aspire IOL
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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
184
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
0.0 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. Lesniak is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Lesniak experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lesniak performed 771 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Lesniak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lesniak received a total of $1,529 from 20 companies across 57 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. Lesniak's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Pennington?
Dr. Lesniak's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Lesniak) 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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About this page

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.

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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →