Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Chin, MD
Ophthalmology · Westwood, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Chin
Dr. Patrick Chin is an ophthalmology specialist in Westwood, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chin performed 3,541 Medicare services across 2,885 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chin received a total of $9,110 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chin 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 30% volume in NJ
$9,110 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,541
Medicare services
Top 30% in NJ for ophthalmology
2,885
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
964 | $94 | $250 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
540 | $22 | $175 |
| 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. |
332 | $71 | $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. |
292 | $460 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
272 | $72 | $175 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
224 | $31 | $150 |
| 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. |
181 | $51 | $150 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
155 | $31 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
95 | $287 | $750 |
| 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. |
86 | $122 | $275 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
82 | $112 | $275 |
| 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. |
78 | $29 | $175 |
| 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. |
47 | $108 | $250 |
| 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. |
29 | $17 | $181 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
26 | $636 | $2,135 |
| 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. |
25 | $589 | $3,000 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $133 | $250 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
22 | $227 | $1,500 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
22 | $29 | $100 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
18 | $160 | $583 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
16 | $10 | $30 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
12 | $48 | $150 |
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.
8.2% high complexity
11.8% medium
80.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,110
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,301/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
168
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,595 (50.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$4,515 (49.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,031
2023
$227
2022
$739
2021
$450
2020
$402
2019
$1,628
2018
$633
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$4,515
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$211
RxSight Inc
$125
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Alcon Vision LLC
$33
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$21
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 96.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$4,764
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,316
Allergan Inc.
$256
ABBVIE INC.
$254
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$241
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$238
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$226
Allergan, Inc.
$189
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$165
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$162
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$158
Alcon Vision LLC
$142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$130
RxSight Inc
$125
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$108
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Shire North American Group Inc
$80
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$63
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
AbbVie Inc.
$37
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$32
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$31
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
CooperVision Inc.
$18
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Harrow Eye, LLC
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 69.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · Avenova · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · IACCESS · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · MiSight Contact Lens · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TOTAL30 · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · ULTOMIRIS · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rocklatan
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 →
Most payments (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,180
Per 100K population
123.6
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL
0.0 mi
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. Chin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Chin experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chin performed 964 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Chin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chin received a total of $9,110 from 30 companies across 168 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. Chin's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Westwood?
Dr. Chin's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Chin) 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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