Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Stein, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
40 W 72ND ST STE A, New York, NY 10023
6468691202
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1205129962 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Stein 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. Stein

Dr. Gregory Stein is a retina specialist physician in New York, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stein performed 1,515 Medicare services across 772 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stein received a total of $1,234 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Stein 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 1,515 Medicare services $1,234 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,515
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in NY for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
772
Unique beneficiaries
$126
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~101 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 imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
473 $34 $150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
290 $103 $227
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
175 $100 $557
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 152 $688 $1,471
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.
117 $77 $157
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.
102 $13 $78
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
85 $55 $161
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
54 $107 $230
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
46 $21 $83
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.
21 $28 $143
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,234
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $309/year across 4 years
Bottom 39% in NY for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
6
Companies
7
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
$900 (72.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$334 (27.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23
2022
$943
2019
$124
2018
$144

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$900
Allergan Inc.
$241
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
$26
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System · LUMIGAN · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VABYSMO · XEN
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 (73%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI WEST
0.7 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. Stein is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 15 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. Stein experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stein performed 473 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Stein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stein received a total of $1,234 from 6 companies across 7 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. Stein's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in New York?
Dr. Stein's average Medicare payment per service is $126. 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. Stein) 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 →
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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →