Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Manoj Kantu, M.D.
Optician · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kantu
Dr. Manoj Kantu is an optician specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kantu performed 11,069 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kantu received a total of $5,768 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kantu 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NY
$5,768 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,069
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
2,740 | $4 | $15 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
2,555 | $15 | $40 |
| 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. |
855 | $80 | $151 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
823 | $11 | $45 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
664 | $181 | $450 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
517 | $20 | $50 |
| Ear probe test for repeated sounds A probe is placed in the ear to measure how the ear responds to repeated sounds. The results are interpreted and a report is provided. |
487 | $31 | $247 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
457 | $34 | $208 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
392 | $35 | $200 |
| Allergy skin test with airborne allergens A procedure where small amounts of airborne allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
329 | $5 | $20 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
272 | $79 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
265 | $101 | $225 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
256 | $25 | $200 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
154 | $110 | $415 |
| 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. |
70 | $105 | $225 |
| Lung airway sensitivity test A test used to measure the sensitivity of the airways in the lungs. |
65 | $57 | $250 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
65 | $52 | $85 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
28 | $349 | $1,500 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
20 | $37 | $900 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
19 | $225 | $1,500 |
| MRI of eye socket, face, and/or neck with contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the bones in the eye socket, face, and neck. Contrast material is used to enhance the visibility of tissues during the scan. |
19 | $69 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $120 | $185 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,768
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $824/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
182
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$634
2023
$647
2022
$1,275
2021
$1,014
2020
$660
2019
$1,066
2018
$472
Payments by company (2024)
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$206
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$182
GENZYME CORPORATION
$95
Optinose US, Inc.
$78
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,634
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$790
OptiNose US, Inc.
$554
Acclarent, Inc
$534
Optinose US, Inc.
$465
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$460
Aerin Medical Inc.
$353
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$296
GENZYME CORPORATION
$235
Medtronic, Inc.
$139
PFIZER INC.
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$48
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$35
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$28
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$21
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY DURAL SEALANT · ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY ET DURAL SEALANT · ADVANCE MF DISTRACTOR · ALLOGRAFT BIO-IMPLANTS · Acclarent Aera · CALDOLOR · COLORADO NEEDLE · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FOCESS HD WIRELESS CAMERA · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SETS · ENTELLUS - OFFICE SINUS PROCEDURE PACK · ENTELLUS - PATHASSIST SINUS CONFIRMATION TOOLS · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS OFFICE START-UP KITS · EUCRISA · MINIFESS BLAKESLEY FORCEPS THRU-CUT STRAIGHT · NAV - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NUCALA · NUVENT · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · Relieva Scout · Relieva Tract · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SHAVER SYSTEM · SPIROX - LATERA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · UNIVERSAL ORTHOGNATHIC · VIVAER STYLUS · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
14,711
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Kantu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NY), 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. Kantu experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kantu performed 2,740 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kantu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kantu received a total of $5,768 from 17 companies across 182 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kantu's costs compare to other opticians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Kantu's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Kantu) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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