Dr. James Maisel, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Maisel
Dr. James Maisel is an ophthalmology specialist in Hicksville, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maisel performed 80,042 Medicare services across 5,048 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maisel received a total of $26,466 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 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. Maisel 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses. |
66,060 | $29 | $52 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
2,984 | $33 | $400 |
| 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. |
2,660 | $77 | $300 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
2,214 | $107 | $500 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 1,314 | $694 | $1,147 |
| 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. |
1,040 | $53 | $300 |
| Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 808 | $180 | $582 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
487 | $126 | $300 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
453 | $111 | $250 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
385 | $104 | $400 |
| Fluorescein angiography of retina A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected. |
351 | $240 | $500 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
287 | $1,744 | $2,566 |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. |
231 | $158 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
223 | $51 | $600 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
146 | $119 | $300 |
| 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. |
110 | $33 | $200 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
77 | $53 | $250 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
49 | $32 | $400 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
43 | $76 | $200 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
34 | $55 | $235 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
31 | $309 | $2,000 |
| Unclassified biologic A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned. |
21 | $2,179 | $3,500 |
| Extended color vision testing A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision. |
18 | $47 | $200 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures the function of the retina and optic nerve at multiple specific locations. |
16 | $83 | $250 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for ophthalmology in NY.
Geographic Context
2.4 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. Maisel is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of NY peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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