Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stewart Levine, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Bayside, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2634 BELL BLVD, Bayside, NY 11360
7184282020
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1760408678 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. Levine 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. Levine

Dr. Stewart Levine is an ophthalmology specialist in Bayside, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levine performed 1,801 Medicare services across 1,437 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levine received a total of $8,598 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 265 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. Levine 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 50% volume in NY $8,598 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,801
Medicare services
Top 50% in NY for ophthalmology
1,437
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~90 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.
587 $76 $175
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.
264 $54 $175
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
246 $105 $250
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
191 $30 $250
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.
146 $32 $150
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
125 $34 $250
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
59 $123 $225
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
46 $23 $75
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
36 $40 $150
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.
34 $453 $3,500
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.
19 $15 $120
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
19 $10 $100
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
15 $178 $2,500
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
14 $292 $2,250
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.
1.9% high complexity
18.6% medium
79.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,598
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,228/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
265
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
$8,598 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$892
2023
$603
2022
$687
2021
$836
2020
$832
2019
$3,050
2018
$1,698

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$191
Alcon Vision LLC
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$103
Amgen Inc.
$100
Thea Pharma Inc.
$75
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$47
Harrow Eye, LLC
$47
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$43
RxSight Inc
$26
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$25
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$1,054
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$830
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$728
Merz North America, Inc.
$611
Allergan, Inc.
$517
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$480
Shire North American Group Inc
$465
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$439
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$415
ABBVIE INC.
$378
OPTOS, INC.
$260
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$229
Alcon Vision LLC
$228
MacuLogix, Inc.
$209
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$207
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$160
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$157
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$148
Glaukos Corporation
$130
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Amgen Inc.
$100
Thea Pharma Inc.
$75
Harrow Eye, LLC
$72
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$71
Iridex Corporation
$67
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$54
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$52
Stryker Corporation
$50
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$44
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$37
Omeros Corporation
$35
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Ivantis, Inc
$31
RxSight Inc
$26
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$25
Quidel Corporation
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Top 3 companies account for 30.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMO PHACO NEEDLE · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AdaptDx · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CIRRUS HD-OCT · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Humphrey HFA · Hydrus · IACCESS · ILUX · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OCT-MAESTRO · Omidria · P200DTx · PROLENSA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · Sofia2 · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VARIAX · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,348
Per 100K population
57.9
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
2.9 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. Levine is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NY 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. Levine experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levine performed 587 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. Levine receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levine received a total of $8,598 from 38 companies across 265 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. Levine's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Bayside?
Dr. Levine's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Levine) 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 →