Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Sayegh, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Cornwall, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sayegh from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sayegh
Dr. Michael Sayegh is an ophthalmology specialist in Cornwall, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sayegh performed 4,807 Medicare services across 3,947 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sayegh received a total of $16,367 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 299 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sayegh 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 18% volume in NY
$16,367 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,807
Medicare services
Top 18% in NY for ophthalmology
3,947
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~240 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. |
974 | $27 | $156 |
| 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. |
918 | $90 | $213 |
| 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. |
393 | $432 | $1,537 |
| 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. |
314 | $67 | $144 |
| Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram | 300 | $160 | $215 |
| 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. |
283 | $48 | $179 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
280 | $39 | $176 |
| 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. |
256 | $125 | $328 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
216 | $31 | $122 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
179 | $280 | $657 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
161 | $26 | $119 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
113 | $34 | $143 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
76 | $27 | $74 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
65 | $120 | $396 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
35 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
35 | $75 | $167 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
33 | $575 | $2,133 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
32 | $9 | $29 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
32 | $23 | $54 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
30 | $155 | $331 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
29 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
20 | $501 | $1,857 |
| 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. |
17 | $44 | $87 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
16 | $75 | $242 |
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.
8.2% high complexity
17.0% medium
74.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,367
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,338/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.
35
Companies
299
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,671 (53.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,082 (37.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,614 (9.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,253
2023
$2,691
2022
$1,261
2021
$982
2020
$1,818
2019
$3,205
2018
$5,156
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$478
Alcon Vision LLC
$171
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$119
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$104
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$96
Harrow Eye, LLC
$91
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
Dompe US, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 62.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$6,549
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$3,046
Glaukos Corporation
$1,737
ABBVIE INC.
$761
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$524
AbbVie Inc.
$519
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$394
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$363
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$318
Shire North American Group Inc
$254
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$218
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$191
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$159
Allergan, Inc.
$130
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$108
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
Harrow Eye, LLC
$91
Stryker Corporation
$79
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$56
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$56
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$52
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$46
Thea Pharma Inc.
$42
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$35
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$30
Omeros Corporation
$30
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Dompe US, Inc.
$20
LENSAR, Inc.
$18
RxSight Inc
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 69.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS · ARGOS · AXSOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BROMSITE · BYDUREON · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · ORA · ORA System VerifEye · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symphony IOL · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →
The majority of payments (53%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in NY.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
22.8
County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital
Keller ACH (West Point)
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Sayegh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NY), with consulting-driven 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. Sayegh experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sayegh performed 974 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. Sayegh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sayegh received a total of $16,367 from 35 companies across 299 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. Sayegh's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Cornwall?
Dr. Sayegh's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Sayegh) 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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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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