Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jai Parekh, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Woodland Park, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Parekh
Dr. Jai Parekh is an ophthalmology specialist in Woodland Park, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parekh performed 5,040 Medicare services across 3,814 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parekh received a total of $1,498,112 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1751 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Parekh 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 19% volume in NJ
$1,498,112 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,040
Medicare services
Top 19% in NJ for ophthalmology
3,814
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~252 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 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. |
1,522 | $70 | $103 |
| 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. |
769 | $29 | $44 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
695 | $95 | $146 |
| 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. |
306 | $51 | $74 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
290 | $28 | $43 |
| 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. |
212 | $22 | $22 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
195 | $105 | $169 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
157 | $23 | $32 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
149 | $191 | $277 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
149 | $298 | $381 |
| 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. |
124 | $52 | $80 |
| 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. |
116 | $14 | $36 |
| 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. |
78 | $442 | $605 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
73 | $607 | $1,032 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
58 | $122 | $167 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
43 | $111 | $156 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
33 | $275 | $699 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
22 | $1,239 | $1,716 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
19 | $10 | $13 |
| Extended color vision testing A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision. |
17 | $45 | $63 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
13 | $21 | $27 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
8.6% medium
89.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,498,112
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $214,016/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
1,751
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$694,497 (46.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$532,776 (35.6%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$259,568 (17.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,271 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$299,842
2023
$368,101
2022
$351,844
2021
$438,679
2020
$37,074
2019
$1,327
2018
$1,243
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$89,845
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75,963
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$42,490
Glaukos Corporation
$27,579
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$20,881
ABBVIE INC.
$11,195
Dompe US, Inc.
$8,996
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$8,448
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$5,531
Thea Pharma Inc.
$2,535
Amgen Inc.
$1,969
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,568
TearLab Corp
$1,517
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$617
Harrow Eye, LLC
$293
RxSight Inc
$207
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$106
Alcon Vision LLC
$70
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$438,315
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$260,354
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$194,387
ABBVIE INC.
$170,130
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75,963
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$62,760
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$48,269
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$45,654
Glaukos Corporation
$37,057
Allergan, Inc.
$31,923
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24,053
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$23,177
Dompe US, Inc.
$17,921
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$15,695
TearLab Corp
$10,367
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$5,250
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,942
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$4,504
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$3,597
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,186
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$2,590
Thea Pharma Inc.
$2,535
LENSAR, Inc.
$2,400
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,052
Amgen Inc.
$1,969
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,933
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,568
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$1,500
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,131
Allergan Inc.
$538
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$359
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$293
Harrow Eye, LLC
$293
Boston Scientific Corporation
$220
RxSight Inc
$207
Mallinckrodt LLC
$135
Novo Nordisk Inc
$123
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$105
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$97
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$92
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$83
Ivantis, Inc
$78
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$73
Quidel Corporation
$54
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$38
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Akorn, Inc.
$27
TissueTech, Inc.
$25
TISSUETECH, INC.
$15
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARTEVO 800 · ATLAS Corneal Topography System · AVVIGO Guidance System · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Akreos AO IOL · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Cataract Suite · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EYSUVIS · FORUM · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · IACCESS · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · IOLMaster 700 · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · InflammaDry · Kahook Dual Blade · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra · OptiCross · Ozempic · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · QUATERA 700 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SCOUTPRO · STELLARIS · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tobradex ST · UltraSert · VERACITY SURGICAL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · WATCHMAN FLX · Wavelight · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · ZIRGAN · ZYLET · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iDose TR · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro Bypass System · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model G2-M-IS · rhopressa · 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 →
The majority of payments (46%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for ophthalmology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,228
Per 100K population
236.9
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ESSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Parekh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Parekh experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parekh performed 1,522 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Parekh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parekh received a total of $1,498,112 from 51 companies across 1,751 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. Parekh's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Woodland Park?
Dr. Parekh's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Parekh) 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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