Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Irina Pankova, DO

Ophthalmology · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
445 KINGS HWY, Brooklyn, NY 11223
7186452201
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1023023777 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. Pankova

Dr. Irina Pankova is an ophthalmology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pankova performed 8,717 Medicare services across 6,310 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pankova received a total of $5,876 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 254 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. Pankova 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 in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in NY $5,876 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,717
Medicare services
Top 8% in NY for ophthalmology
6,310
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~459 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
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
1,287 $31 $130
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.
979 $22 $50
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.
957 $56 $180
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
894 $110 $200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
649 $80 $150
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
648 $26 $80
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.
610 $14 $40
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
485 $192 $600
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.
485 $34 $145
Imaging of front third of eye
Imaging of the front third of the eye.
480 $30 $140
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.
420 $81 $150
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
253 $32 $200
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
183 $129 $300
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
98 $10 $80
Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface
This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing.
88 $1,290 $2,000
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
49 $24 $47
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.
37 $270 $990
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
30 $221 $990
Ultrasound of eye using water bath method
An ultrasound imaging test of the eye that uses a water bath technique to visualize internal eye structures.
30 $72 $150
Multiple eye pressure measurements over time
This procedure involves taking several measurements of the fluid pressure inside the eye across an extended period. It is used to monitor intraocular pressure levels.
21 $78 $225
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.
20 $44 $150
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
14 $311 $500
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,876
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $839/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
254
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
$5,738 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$138 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$858
2023
$1,058
2022
$1,001
2021
$753
2020
$881
2019
$922
2018
$403

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$171
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$124
ABBVIE INC.
$109
Alcon Vision LLC
$89
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Harrow Eye, LLC
$85
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$81
Thea Pharma Inc.
$44
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Dompe US, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 47.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$795
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$615
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$580
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$571
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$535
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$401
Allergan, Inc.
$395
ABBVIE INC.
$336
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$323
Allergan Inc.
$283
Alcon Vision LLC
$282
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$135
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$128
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Harrow Eye, LLC
$85
Thea Pharma Inc.
$69
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$46
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Mallinckrodt LLC
$42
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$39
Dompe US, Inc.
$25
TissueTech, Inc.
$24
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 33.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALREX · AZOPT · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BEOVU · BEPREVE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SIMBRINZA · Simbrinza · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · 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 →

Most payments (98%) 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
1,283
Per 100K population
48.5
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.
1.5 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. Pankova is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of NY peers, 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. Pankova experienced with optic nerve imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pankova performed 1,287 optic nerve imaging (oct scan) 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. Pankova receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pankova received a total of $5,876 from 24 companies across 254 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. Pankova's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Pankova's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Pankova) 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.

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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