Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ravi Patel, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
780 RTE 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
7327971855
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1013280890 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. 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 a retina specialist physician in Toms River, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 11,710 Medicare services across 2,952 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $17,691 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 11,710 Medicare services $17,691 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,710
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in NJ for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
2,952
Unique beneficiaries
$143
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~836 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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
3,720 $29 $42
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,924 $31 $100
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,454 $96 $1,059
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,430 $690 $1,250
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,181 $93 $175
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.
583 $71 $110
Fluorescein angiography of retina
A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected.
437 $217 $800
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 358 $155 $502
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
243 $19 $50
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
137 $106 $300
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
127 $434 $2,000
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.
92 $31 $90
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
24 $119 $195
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$17,691
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,527/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
58
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
$7,999 (45.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,917 (44.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,774 (10.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,660
2023
$8,111
2022
$1,852
2021
$81
2020
$141
2019
$522
2018
$323

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$4,977
ABBVIE INC.
$1,200
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$215
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Alcon Vision LLC
$67
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$26
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 96.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$8,104
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$4,977
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,977
ABBVIE INC.
$1,200
VisionCare Inc.
$433
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$207
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Shire North American Group Inc
$150
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$148
Alcon Vision LLC
$116
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$88
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$42
EMD Serono, Inc.
$30
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 85.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BEOVU · Bavencio · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · DARZALEX · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz) · ReSure Sealant · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TENEO · TISSEEL · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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 consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of NJ peers.

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 injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 3,720 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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 $17,691 from 17 companies across 58 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 retina specialist physicians in Toms River?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $143. 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 →
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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →