Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Pinhas, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Brooklyn, NY
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pinhas
Dr. David Pinhas is an ophthalmology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pinhas performed 16,728 Medicare services across 12,501 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pinhas received a total of $5,042 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 276 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. Pinhas 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 4% volume in NY
$5,042 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,728
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for ophthalmology
12,501
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~836 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. |
2,767 | $82 | $125 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
2,242 | $25 | $95 |
| 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. |
2,108 | $57 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,687 | $14 | $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. |
1,453 | $33 | $200 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,351 | $35 | $250 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,318 | $111 | $175 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
926 | $32 | $250 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
464 | $132 | $250 |
| 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. |
307 | $63 | $250 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
275 | $10 | $200 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
270 | $202 | $275 |
| 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. |
245 | $450 | $2,500 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
216 | $311 | $800 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
147 | $43 | $250 |
| 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. |
129 | $278 | $1,000 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
111 | $44 | $250 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
87 | $713 | $4,000 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
78 | $584 | $2,000 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
76 | $705 | $2,000 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
67 | $228 | $1,000 |
| Glaucoma drainage surgery with previous scarring Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for eye fluid to treat glaucoma in cases where previous scarring is present. |
66 | $1,014 | $4,000 |
| Cataract removal with lens implant and laser treatment This procedure involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial prosthetic lens. It also includes laser treatment to reduce fluid production within the eye. |
40 | $613 | $3,475 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
39 | $33 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $199 | $600 |
| 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. |
34 | $18 | $220 |
| Removal of scar tissue in eye (posterior synechiae) This procedure involves the removal of scar tissue that has formed between the iris and the lens in the eye. It is performed to address posterior synechiae, which are adhesions that can affect vision. |
28 | $293 | $1,000 |
| Laser iridotomy for eye fluid drainage A laser procedure creates an opening in the iris to allow fluid to drain from the eye. |
25 | $441 | $1,500 |
| Nasal tear duct probing A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
25 | $163 | $300 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
20 | $121 | $200 |
| Repositioning of lens prosthesis This procedure involves adjusting or moving an artificial lens implant to its correct position within the eye. |
19 | $687 | $1,000 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
17 | $57 | $75 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
15 | $736 | $2,500 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
15 | $35 | $200 |
| 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. |
15 | $122 | $175 |
| Eye shunt creation with tissue graft A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow. |
11 | $809 | $3,000 |
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 ↗$5,042
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $720/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
276
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
$5,042 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,543
2023
$599
2022
$660
2021
$518
2020
$562
2019
$698
2018
$461
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$655
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$200
Thea Pharma Inc.
$84
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$72
Harrow Eye, LLC
$71
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$25
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 69.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,131
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$368
ABBVIE INC.
$324
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$299
Allergan, Inc.
$287
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$281
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$257
Allergan Inc.
$200
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$186
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$181
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$157
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$142
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$139
Thea Pharma Inc.
$121
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Ivantis, Inc
$82
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Dompe US, Inc.
$76
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$74
Harrow Eye, LLC
$71
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$65
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$62
Akorn, Inc.
$62
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$41
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$35
Iridex Corporation
$26
Amgen Inc.
$25
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ALREX · AMVISC PLUS · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · ILEVRO · ILUX · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SIMBRINZA · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · 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.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,283
Per 100K population
48.5
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
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. Pinhas is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Pinhas experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pinhas performed 2,767 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. Pinhas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pinhas received a total of $5,042 from 31 companies across 276 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. Pinhas's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Pinhas's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Pinhas) 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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