Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Pinke, M.D.
Optician · Succasunna, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Pinke
Dr. Robert Pinke is an optician specialist in Succasunna, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pinke performed 5,983 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pinke received a total of $3,763 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 137 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. Pinke 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in NJ
$3,763 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,983
Medicare services
Top 10% in NJ for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$74
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. |
1,323 | $98 | $170 |
| 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. |
1,073 | $71 | $110 |
| 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. |
660 | $14 | $38 |
| 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. |
444 | $52 | $110 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
401 | $29 | $87 |
| 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. |
374 | $22 | $30 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
327 | $34 | $87 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
219 | $35 | $190 |
| 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. |
181 | $477 | $3,000 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
176 | $118 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
164 | $44 | $65 |
| 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. |
154 | $11 | $20 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
136 | $21 | $60 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
78 | $9 | $60 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
51 | $273 | $1,250 |
| 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. |
45 | $69 | $115 |
| 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. |
36 | $32 | $120 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
35 | $18 | $87 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
31 | $152 | $300 |
| 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. |
22 | $483 | $3,000 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
21 | $662 | $3,000 |
| 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 | $18 | $138 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
12 | $27 | $87 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
13.7% medium
83.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $538/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
137
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
$642
2023
$593
2022
$265
2021
$393
2020
$106
2019
$870
2018
$894
Payments by company (2024)
Glaukos Corporation
$347
Amgen Inc.
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Alcon Vision LLC
$59
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$922
Glaukos Corporation
$482
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$359
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$291
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$261
ABBVIE INC.
$259
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$165
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$144
Allergan, Inc.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$118
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$62
Quidel Corporation
$60
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$57
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$30
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$29
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$25
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$16
Harrow Eye, LLC
$15
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Omeros Corporation
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · Eye Health · IHEEZO · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI Surgical System · ORA · OZURDEX · Omidria · PanOptix · Precision 1 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · TobraDex ST · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rhopressa · rocklatan
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
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
515
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AHS HOSPITAL CORP
9.1 mi
9.1 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. Pinke is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NJ), with 21 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. Pinke experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pinke performed 1,323 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. Pinke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pinke received a total of $3,763 from 29 companies across 137 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. Pinke's costs compare to other opticians in Succasunna?
Dr. Pinke's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Pinke) 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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