Medicare Enrolled
Melanie Sinatra, M.D.F.A.C.S.
Optometrist · Wyckoff, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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 Sinatra
Melanie Sinatra is an optometrist in Wyckoff, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sinatra performed 2,975 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sinatra received a total of $6,552 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 191 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 Sinatra 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in NJ
$6,552 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,975
Medicare services
Top 3% in NJ for optometrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$87
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 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. |
707 | $76 | $193 |
| 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. |
438 | $30 | $121 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
431 | $98 | $255 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
240 | $33 | $160 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
205 | $20 | $35 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
192 | $23 | $153 |
| 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. |
126 | $479 | $3,900 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
87 | $112 | $271 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
71 | $29 | $90 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
61 | $293 | $1,856 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
59 | $39 | $238 |
| 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. |
57 | $48 | $240 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
38 | $134 | $349 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
38 | $22 | $50 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
34 | $10 | $143 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
30 | $25 | $155 |
| 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. |
28 | $13 | $359 |
| 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. |
28 | $58 | $470 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
25 | $644 | $3,900 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
21 | $240 | $1,318 |
| Corneal scraping for diagnosis A procedure to collect cells or tissue from the surface of the cornea. The sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis to help diagnose eye conditions. |
15 | $104 | $297 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
15 | $229 | $576 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
15 | $63 | $291 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
14 | $24 | $173 |
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.
4.2% high complexity
13.5% medium
82.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $936/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
191
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
$954
2023
$728
2022
$987
2021
$558
2020
$882
2019
$724
2018
$1,719
Payments by company (2024)
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$209
ABBVIE INC.
$183
RxSight Inc
$169
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$106
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$95
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Alcon Vision LLC
$44
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$30
Dompe US, Inc.
$19
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 58.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,592
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$1,007
Glaukos Corporation
$662
Alcon Vision LLC
$412
RxSight Inc
$315
ABBVIE INC.
$197
Allergan, Inc.
$185
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$172
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$169
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$151
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$146
TissueTech, Inc.
$131
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$127
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$125
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$120
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$100
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Allergan Inc.
$91
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$59
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$38
Omeros Corporation
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Alcon Research LLC
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Hologic, LLC
$14
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BOTOX · BRIDION · CALDOLOR · CATALYS SYSTEM · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · FLUENT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM · IACCESS · ILUX · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · ZERVIATE · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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
Optometrists in nearby ZIP areas
1,937
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
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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
Sinatra is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NJ), 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 Sinatra experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sinatra performed 707 eye exam, established patient, focused services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sinatra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sinatra received a total of $6,552 from 37 companies across 191 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 Sinatra's costs compare to other optometrists in Wyckoff?
Sinatra's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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 Sinatra) 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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