Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Julia Alexandrov, O.D.

Optometrist · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
922 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11207
7182409401
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1396807889 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. Alexandrov

Dr. Julia Alexandrov is an optometrist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alexandrov performed 1,607 Medicare services across 1,255 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alexandrov received a total of $3,028 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 123 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Alexandrov 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 9% volume in NY $3,028 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,607
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for optometrist
1,255
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~85 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
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.
281 $31 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
255 $104 $151
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
254 $152 $200
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.
197 $79 $150
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.
194 $56 $100
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.
116 $42 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
85 $111 $151
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
78 $21 $50
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
67 $31 $100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
61 $36 $100
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.
19 $14 $50
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 ↗
$3,028
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $433/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NY for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
123
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
$3,028 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$661
2023
$494
2022
$351
2021
$222
2020
$276
2019
$620
2018
$404

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$172
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$93
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Dompe US, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Alcon Vision LLC
$64
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$49
Thea Pharma Inc.
$47
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$358
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$319
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$242
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$239
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$221
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$196
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$142
Alcon Vision LLC
$135
AbbVie Inc.
$127
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$89
Dompe US, Inc.
$85
Shire North American Group Inc
$83
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$80
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Thea Pharma Inc.
$70
Allergan, Inc.
$60
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$49
Allergan Inc.
$37
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$37
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$24
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS · ALPHAGAN P · ALREX · ARGOS · AcrySof · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Cequa · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LATUDA · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OXERVATE · Oxervate · RYZUMVI · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL
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

Optometrists within 10 mi
2,543
Per 100K population
96.1
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
BROOKDALE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.1 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. Alexandrov is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% 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. Alexandrov experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alexandrov performed 281 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Alexandrov receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alexandrov received a total of $3,028 from 23 companies across 123 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. Alexandrov's costs compare to other optometrists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Alexandrov's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Alexandrov) 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 →