Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sanjay Kamat, D.O.
Ophthalmology · Cheektowaga, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Kamat
Dr. Sanjay Kamat is an ophthalmology specialist in Cheektowaga, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kamat performed 2,455 Medicare services across 1,909 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kamat received a total of $5,857 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 179 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. Kamat 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 39% volume in NY
$5,857 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,455
Medicare services
Top 39% in NY for ophthalmology
1,909
Unique beneficiaries
$136
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
525 | $29 | $126 |
| 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. |
332 | $418 | $1,781 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
179 | $28 | $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. |
160 | $56 | $150 |
| 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. |
154 | $82 | $209 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
131 | $124 | $390 |
| 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. |
120 | $71 | $220 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
90 | $13 | $106 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
85 | $107 | $373 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
82 | $572 | $1,857 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
79 | $96 | $315 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
73 | $25 | $90 |
| 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. |
52 | $44 | $131 |
| 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. |
50 | $85 | $268 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
47 | $96 | $348 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
44 | $160 | $615 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
43 | $66 | $210 |
| 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. |
39 | $184 | $726 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
33 | $288 | $2,316 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
30 | $529 | $2,124 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $45 | $115 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
20 | $8 | $30 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
18 | $258 | $600 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
16 | $21 | $73 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $57 | $190 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
11 | $16 | $55 |
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.
13.5% high complexity
13.0% medium
73.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,857
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $837/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.
25
Companies
179
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
$5,102 (87.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$755 (12.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$424
2023
$1,031
2022
$1,510
2021
$1,963
2020
$233
2019
$496
2018
$200
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$148
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$76
ABBVIE INC.
$57
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$43
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$32
Alcon Vision LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$976
Ivantis, Inc
$776
Glaukos Corporation
$493
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$424
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$421
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$416
ABBVIE INC.
$413
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$233
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$188
Allergan, Inc.
$168
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$148
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$145
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$144
Omeros Corporation
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$103
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$102
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$83
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$81
Shire North American Group Inc
$51
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$32
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Oasis Medical, Inc.
$18
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OASIS TEARS · OMIDRIA · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iAccess Precision Blade · iStent inject W · 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
8.9
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Kamat is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Kamat experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kamat performed 525 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Kamat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kamat received a total of $5,857 from 25 companies across 179 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. Kamat's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Cheektowaga?
Dr. Kamat's average Medicare payment per service is $136. 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. Kamat) 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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