Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leonard Bley, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bley
Dr. Leonard Bley is an ophthalmology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bley performed 25,651 Medicare services across 12,354 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bley received a total of $19,144 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 379 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. Bley 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 2% volume in NY
$19,144 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗25,651
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for ophthalmology
12,354
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
9,502 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
2,307 | $77 | $150 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
1,791 | $200 | $500 |
| 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. |
1,789 | $32 | $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. |
1,308 | $104 | $200 |
| 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. |
993 | $55 | $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. |
792 | $35 | $250 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
761 | $22 | $150 |
| 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. |
761 | $30 | $125 |
| Scar removal of eyelid lining Surgical removal of scar tissue from the inner lining of the eyelid caused by a previous infection. |
715 | $60 | $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. |
597 | $13 | $200 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
589 | $119 | $250 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
526 | $116 | $300 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
395 | $30 | $250 |
| 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. |
352 | $62 | $300 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
311 | $24 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
273 | $112 | $200 |
| 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. |
217 | $469 | $3,500 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
200 | $32 | $400 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
174 | $279 | $1,000 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
165 | $627 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
157 | $13 | $126 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
132 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
111 | $79 | $150 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
102 | $1,272 | $2,500 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
71 | $83 | $1,500 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
66 | $22 | $200 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
63 | $55 | $200 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
62 | $339 | $1,500 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
62 | $47 | $60 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
50 | $29 | $300 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
46 | $769 | $2,000 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
43 | $124 | $600 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
42 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
32 | $255 | $1,000 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
25 | $251 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
22 | $139 | $500 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
20 | $27 | $200 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
15 | $213 | $1,000 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
12 | $27 | $200 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
9.9% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,144
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,735/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
379
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
$13,087 (68.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,057 (16.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$3,000 (15.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,564
2023
$1,800
2022
$1,074
2021
$1,630
2020
$4,137
2019
$3,143
2018
$1,796
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$3,000
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$746
Alcon Vision LLC
$713
Glaukos Corporation
$227
ABBVIE INC.
$205
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$152
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$90
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$85
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$66
Dompe US, Inc.
$55
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$43
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$41
Halozyme Inc
$23
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 80.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$6,203
ConvaTec Inc.
$3,000
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,280
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$1,041
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$714
Allergan, Inc.
$618
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$569
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$500
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$474
Allergan Inc.
$457
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$454
Glaukos Corporation
$437
ABBVIE INC.
$392
Shire North American Group Inc
$331
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$245
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$241
AbbVie Inc.
$212
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$205
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$191
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$152
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$148
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$143
Omeros Corporation
$118
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$111
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$107
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$99
Dompe US, Inc.
$91
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
RxSight Inc
$78
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$55
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$44
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$43
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$37
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$36
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$25
Halozyme Inc
$23
Akorn, Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ALREX · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · ILUX · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PROKERA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TORIC · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in NY.
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
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. Bley is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Bley experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bley performed 9,502 allergy skin test 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. Bley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bley received a total of $19,144 from 39 companies across 379 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. Bley's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Bley'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. Bley) 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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