Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Garden City, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Donnenfeld
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is an ophthalmology specialist in Garden City, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Donnenfeld performed 5,579 Medicare services across 4,496 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Donnenfeld received a total of $2,420,265 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 910 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. Donnenfeld 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in NY
$2,420,265 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,579
Medicare services
Top 14% in NY for ophthalmology
4,496
Unique beneficiaries
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~266 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. |
965 | $37 | $202 |
| 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. |
748 | $507 | $3,600 |
| 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. |
700 | $15 | $300 |
| 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. |
556 | $107 | $220 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
473 | $35 | $151 |
| 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. |
394 | $79 | $172 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
348 | $295 | $2,607 |
| 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. |
281 | $134 | $294 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
189 | $107 | $200 |
| 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. |
173 | $75 | $140 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
158 | $36 | $200 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
134 | $31 | $200 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
98 | $22 | $70 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
79 | $131 | $240 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
49 | $31 | $150 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
32 | $123 | $400 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
30 | $1,102 | $3,000 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
27 | $655 | $3,600 |
| 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. |
25 | $108 | $195 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
22 | $787 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
22 | $350 | $4,500 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
15 | $849 | $2,750 |
| Vitreous removal between lens and retina This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
14 | $602 | $7,500 |
| 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. |
13 | $50 | $85 |
| 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. |
12 | $32 | $130 |
| Removal of corneal growth A procedure to remove an abnormal growth from the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
11 | $651 | $1,500 |
| Repositioning of lens prosthesis This procedure involves adjusting or moving an artificial lens implant to its correct position within the eye. |
11 | $652 | $3,500 |
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.
13.9% high complexity
11.8% medium
74.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,420,265
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $345,752/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
910
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
$1,005,107 (41.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$1,000,859 (41.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$224,126 (9.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$171,833 (7.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,340 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$112,088
2023
$116,621
2022
$228,514
2021
$168,705
2020
$226,299
2019
$222,504
2018
$1,345,536
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$33,117
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$27,108
Nordic Pharma, Inc.
$13,057
TearLab Corp
$10,000
Alcon Research LLC
$6,626
Hoya Surgical Optics, Inc
$4,000
Amgen Inc.
$4,000
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,493
ABBVIE INC.
$2,385
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,618
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,500
Harrow Eye, LLC
$1,448
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$1,191
Glaukos Corporation
$956
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$750
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$210
RxSight Inc
$183
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$90
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$86
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$56
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$34
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 65.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Research Ltd
$1,000,859
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$407,730
Alcon Vision LLC
$228,874
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$143,504
Omeros Corporation
$125,768
Glaukos Corporation
$111,175
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$111,116
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$48,874
Alcon Research LLC
$40,366
Shire North American Group Inc
$28,272
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27,570
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$24,094
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13,973
Allergan Inc.
$13,385
Nordic Pharma, Inc.
$13,057
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$12,201
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$10,734
TearLab Corp
$10,000
Dompe US, Inc.
$5,986
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$4,919
Hoya Surgical Optics, Inc
$4,000
Amgen Inc.
$4,000
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,493
Allergan, Inc.
$2,674
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$2,520
ABBVIE INC.
$2,470
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,311
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,106
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$1,996
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$1,794
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$1,717
Carl Zeiss Meditec Digital Innovations LLC
$1,712
Harrow Eye, LLC
$1,448
Ivantis, Inc
$1,221
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$782
Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
$750
RxSight Inc
$745
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$561
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$266
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$210
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$209
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$169
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$136
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$101
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$79
Mallinckrodt LLC
$30
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$25
TissueTech, Inc.
$25
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Quidel Corporation
$17
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AMO PHACO NEEDLE · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · ATLAS 9000 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · Blephex · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CALLISTO eye · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · CIRRUS HD-OCT · CLARUS · COMPACT INTUITIV Phacofragmentation System · CT Lucia · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Catalyst System · Cataract Suite · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · Compact Intuitiv · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Eye Health · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · ILEVRO · ILINK · ILUX · INVELTYS · IOLMaster · IOLMaster 500 · IOLMaster 700 · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KXL SYSTEM · KXL System · KXL system (not refurbished) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lacrifill · MIEBO · NGENUITY · None Specified · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI Surgical System · OPMI Lumera · OXERVATE · Omidria · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · Oxervate · PHOTREXA CROSS-LINKING KIT · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · Pataday · Photrexa · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSure Sealant · Rocklatan · SURGICAL MISC · SYMPHONY · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Simbrinza · Systane · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symphony IOL · TobraDex ST · UltraSert · VERACITY SURGICAL · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · Zerviate · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio · iDose TR · iStent · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 (42%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for ophthalmology in NY.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,214
Per 100K population
87.5
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Donnenfeld is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of NY peers, with 21 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. Donnenfeld experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Donnenfeld performed 965 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. Donnenfeld receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Donnenfeld received a total of $2,420,265 from 55 companies across 910 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. Donnenfeld's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Garden City?
Dr. Donnenfeld's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Donnenfeld) 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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