Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gideon Schneck, M.D.

Ophthalmology · East Setauket, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
33 RESEARCH WAY, East Setauket, NY 11733
6314444090
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1023054350 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. Schneck

Dr. Gideon Schneck is an ophthalmology specialist in East Setauket, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schneck performed 1,583 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schneck received a total of $2,739 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 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. Schneck 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 of NPI registration ▲ 1,583 Medicare services $2,739 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,583
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$147
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
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.
369 $79 $295
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
345 $114 $420
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
328 $130 $475
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.
105 $145 $632
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
99 $272 $1,010
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
94 $21 $145
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
68 $66 $230
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
33 $342 $2,270
Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4
Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid.
25 $556 $3,025
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.
23 $60 $240
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 20 $790 $2,888
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less.
19 $804 $3,995
Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement
A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid.
15 $456 $3,875
Removal of chronic eyelid growth
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid.
14 $119 $386
Eyelid biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination.
14 $181 $595
Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
12 $394 $2,355
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 ↗
$2,739
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $456/year across 6 years
Top 33% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
25
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
$50
2023
$250
2022
$1,881
2020
$19
2019
$119
2018
$419

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$29
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$2,084
Glaukos Corporation
$133
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$125
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Alcon Vision LLC
$47
Merz North America, Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$29
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · Centurion · INVELTYS · None Specified · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM
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. Schneck is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Schneck experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schneck performed 369 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Schneck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schneck received a total of $2,739 from 10 companies across 25 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. Schneck's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in East Setauket?
Dr. Schneck's average Medicare payment per service is $147. 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. Schneck) 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 →
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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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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 →