Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Irene Draga, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Bayside, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
4205 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, Bayside, NY 11361
7184281100
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1962593673 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Draga

Dr. Irene Draga is an ophthalmology specialist in Bayside, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Draga performed 4,315 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Draga received a total of $4,433 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 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. Draga 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.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 21% volume in NY $4,433 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,315
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
840 $103 $148
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
712 $34 $48
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.
601 $76 $106
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.
413 $13 $18
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.
407 $31 $44
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.
331 $54 $74
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
258 $31 $43
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
203 $21 $28
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
135 $36 $48
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
126 $23 $32
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.
98 $503 $635
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
47 $20 $29
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
44 $110 $210
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
36 $36 $46
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
27 $9 $14
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
22 $317 $395
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
15 $33 $43
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.
2.3% high complexity
23.5% medium
74.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $633/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
61
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
$675
2023
$329
2022
$408
2021
$314
2020
$287
2019
$720
2018
$1,701

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$428
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$125
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$122
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,356
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$834
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$678
Shire North American Group Inc
$178
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$164
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
$154
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$154
ABBVIE INC.
$131
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$125
Omeros Corporation
$125
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$122
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$110
Glaukos Corporation
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Allergan Inc.
$57
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$28
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Acuvue · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CLARUS 700 · COMBIGAN · CYSTADROPS · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX · Luxor · MIEBO · OMIDRIA · PROKERA · PROLENSA · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · XIIDRA · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · miLOOP
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
1,333
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
2.7 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. Draga is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), with 19 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. Draga experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Draga performed 840 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Draga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Draga received a total of $4,433 from 20 companies across 61 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. Draga's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Bayside?
Dr. Draga's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Draga) 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 →