Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Gonzalez Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H.

Ophthalmology · Teaneck, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
628 CEDAR LN, Teaneck, NJ 07666
2018377300
Registered in NPPES since 2014
NPI: 1962816843 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Gonzalez Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez Gonzalez

Dr. Luis Gonzalez Gonzalez is an ophthalmology specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez performed 14,142 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez received a total of $51,725 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 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. Gonzalez Gonzalez 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.

✓ 12 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 7% volume in NJ $51,725 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,142
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$104
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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
7,020 $29 $125
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,379 $104 $366
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,304 $35 $450
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 994 $687 $2,500
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
908 $101 $555
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.
906 $13 $115
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 760 $187 $1,000
Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose.
261 $215 $995
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
225 $21 $125
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.
128 $33 $194
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.
103 $134 $470
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products.
82 $71 $704
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.
25 $79 $259
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
25 $2,205 $6,760
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.
22 $44 $263
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$51,725
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,621/year across 6 years
Top 5% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
127
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
$9,676
2023
$28,571
2022
$9,569
2021
$1,819
2019
$911
2018
$1,179

Payments by company (2024)

Genentech USA, Inc.
$8,635
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$303
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$242
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$228
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$87
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Sandoz Inc.
$14
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44,297
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$2,165
Genentech, Inc.
$1,650
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$854
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$832
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$583
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$437
Alcon Research Ltd
$302
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$149
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$81
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Sandoz Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 93.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADVAIR · Cimerli · DAILIES · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Izervay · LASER PROBES · Lucentis · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · SUSVIMO · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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
1,376
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
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. Gonzalez Gonzalez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez performed 7,020 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Gonzalez Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez received a total of $51,725 from 16 companies across 127 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. Gonzalez Gonzalez's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Teaneck?
Dr. Gonzalez Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Gonzalez Gonzalez) 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 →