Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Llinas, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology · East Setauket, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
3400 NESCONSET HWY, East Setauket, NY 11733
6317512020
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1194900365 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. Llinas

Dr. Alexander Llinas is an ophthalmology specialist in East Setauket, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Llinas performed 4,161 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Llinas received a total of $2,286 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 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. Llinas 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 21% volume in NY $2,286 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,161
Medicare services
Top 21% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,084 $100 $406
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.
712 $31 $199
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.
672 $78 $218
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
353 $31 $125
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.
335 $49 $190
Extended color vision testing
A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision.
309 $50 $105
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
202 $34 $129
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
120 $24 $77
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
95 $114 $344
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.
80 $12 $104
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.
76 $83 $263
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.
42 $109 $377
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.
23 $101 $247
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.
19 $17 $343
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.
14 $27 $191
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
14 $302 $1,567
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
11 $30 $105
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 ↗
$2,286
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $327/year across 7 years
Top 37% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
110
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
$735
2023
$498
2022
$515
2021
$35
2020
$13
2019
$190
2018
$301

Payments by company (2024)

Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$210
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$104
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Harrow Eye, LLC
$76
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Dompe US, Inc.
$35
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 56.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$586
Shire North American Group Inc
$179
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$163
ABBVIE INC.
$142
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$133
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$104
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Alcon Vision LLC
$96
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Harrow Eye, LLC
$76
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$75
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
Dompe US, Inc.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$45
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
TissueTech, Inc.
$36
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$34
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
TISSUETECH, INC.
$19
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Ivantis, Inc
$16
Omeros Corporation
$15
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
202
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1.6 mi

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. Llinas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NY), with 18 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. Llinas experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Llinas performed 1,084 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Llinas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Llinas received a total of $2,286 from 28 companies across 110 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. Llinas's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in East Setauket?
Dr. Llinas'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. Llinas) 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →